Commission earned by a broker on both the sale and purchase.

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A graphical plot or representation the current and voltage output of a solar photovoltaic cell or module as a load on the device is increased from short circuit (no load) condition to the open circuit condition; used to characterize cell/module performanc ...

A type of radiant heating system where the building floor contains channels or tubes through which hot fluids such as air or water are circulated. The whole floor is evenly heated. Thus, the room heats from the bottom up. Radiant floor heating eliminates ...

The unit of acceleration in the centimeter-gram-second system of units, equal to one cm per sec2. Commonly used in gravimetry.

A term for what frequently happened to Nantucket whalers when they left the whaling ship in a small boat to go after a whale. If they harpooned the whale without mortally wounding it, the animal took off with the whaleboat in tow.

Income that comes from work - such as a salary or wages. As distinct from unearned income - bank.

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Nickname for a British naval seaman.

Americans With Disabilities Act

Vertical Centre of Gravity

See R-Value.

Any bulk, bagged or other type of cargo stowed in single hold ships.

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Energy that transmits away from its source in all directions.

The highest price reached by a given security or index during a given.

Officer's recreation area.

Compressors that operate with an intake pressure below atmospheric and discharge pressure usually atmospheric or slightly higher.

A control line, usually a multi-purchase tackle, secured to the boom to prevent it from lifting. Can also apply to other spars, such as gaffs.

see Monkey Jacket.