Opposite of absorption or adsorption. In filtration, it relates to the downstream release of particles previously retained by the filter.

Fishing Vessel

Is singular for media and is the material...paper, wire, cellulose or a combination... from which the filter element is made and which does the actual filtration or separation.

A solar energy concentrating technology that uses a linear receiver that tracks the focal area of a reflector or array of reflectors.

A device used to keep a person afloat. Also called a life preserver, life vest, PFD or personal floatation device.

Power generated by a utility unit that operates at a very low capacity factor; generally used to meet short-lived and variable high demand periods.

The line to which a vessel is submerged with a full cargo on board.

(1) Term describing the status of seamen, corresponding to rank in the case of officers. (2) A method of measuring a yacht's expected performance relative to another yacht while racing. Over the years many formulas have been experimented with, in order to ...

Same as humidity strip.

Method of payment for goods in which documents transferring title are given the buyer upon payment of cash to an intermediary acting for the seller, usually a commission house.

A rainbow formed by light rays which have been reflected from an extended water surface. Not to be confused with a reflected rainbow whose image may be seen in a still body of water. The center of a reflection rainbow is at the same elevation as the sun b ...

Meddling or fooling around.

A light line used for hauling over a heavier rope or cable.

The thermal energy used in an industrial process.

In the US, this refers to a bond that is secured by a blanket mortgage on the issuing company's.

A compressor belonging to the group of displacement reciprocating compressors.

Merchant shipping notice 'M- Notice',UK

Trading With the Enemy Act

A corporation, person, agency, authority or other legal entity that owns and/or operates facilities for the generation, transmission, distribution or sale of electricity primarily for use by the public.

A large, swelling wave. To surge a rope or cable, is to slack it up suddenly where it renders round a pin, or round the windlass or capstan.urge ho! The notice given when a cable is to be surged.