Abbreviation for "Electronic Data Interface." Generic term for transmission of transactional data between computer systems. EDI is typically via a batched transmission, usually conforming to consistent standards.

A unit or investment trust, or other collective fund, which aims to pay a high dividend to its.

Pitting resulting from ablation, outgassing or meteor contact.

The amount (percent) of light that is reflected by a surface relative to the amount that strikes it.

A short length of line, usually braided or marled, used to temporarily bind the anchor cable to the messenger when the anchor is weighed by hand around the capstan.

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A protective cover wrapped around the mast at the deck on a keel stepped boat to prevent water from entering the boat.

Filter rating indicating the approximate particle size for which the majority will not pass through a given filter. It is generally interpreted as meaning that 85% of the particles of size equal to the nominal filter rating will be retained by the filter.

At right angles to the centerline of the boat; rowboat seats are generally athwart ships.

Resilient Light Beacon.

The amount that the voltage, current, and/or power output of a solar cell changes due to a change in the cell temperature.

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

Short, discontinuous internal fissures in wrought metals attributed to stresses produced by localized transformation and decreased solubility of hydrogen during cooling after hot working. In a fracture surface. flakes appear as bright silvery areas; on an ...

To fill the seams of a vessel with pitch.

The lines that lead from the clew of the jib to the cockpit and are used to control the jib.

To transfer containers from one ship to another when both vessels are controlled by the same network (carrier) manager.

An instrument designed to detect the ultrasonic emissions and convert them to audible signal.

Get gear in condition for use; to separate the blocks of a tackle to lengthen the fall (ready for use again).

A diagram showing the intensity of the radiation field in all directions from a transmitting radio or radar antenna at a given distance from the antenna.

(IRA)In the US, a tax-deferred retirement savings account which may be set up by people in employment. .