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The complete cycle of stages (evaporation and condensation) of refrigeration or of the refrigerant.

This law states that no device can completely and continuously transform all of the energy supplied to it into useful energy.

A dividend paid additionally to the normal dividend when profits of a company are particularly.

A complete listing of all cargo entering the country of discharge. Required at all world ports and is the primary source of cargo control, against which duty is assessed by the receiving country.

Circular blocks in the shrouds or stays to adjust tension.

See Gunwhale

Turning the wheel or tiller as far as possible

The temperature at which an object gives out as much radiation as it receives from its surroundings.

An instrument which automatically determines the size distribution of raindrops.

The results reported by a company for a full financial year.

Corrosion at discrete sites, stress-corrosion cracking.

Glosary corrosion

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The ratio of the vapor pressure to the saturated vapor pressure at the temperature considered.

Tank,one of which is situated at each side of the top part of the hold of a bulk carrier.

A certificate required by U.S. Customs to release cargo properly to the correct party.

A charge made for a service performed in a carrier's terminal area.

Instrument for measuring the depth of water from precipitation that is assumed to be distributed over a horizontal, impervious surface and not subject to evaporation.