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An instrument for measuring the amount of air flow of a compressor. Measured in CFM.

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Corrosive attack that progresses preferentially along interdendritic paths. This type of attack results from local differences in composition, such as coring commonly encountered in alloy castings.

A forecast of the expected stage or discharge at a specified time, or of the total volume of flow within a specified Interval of time, at one or more points along a stream.

Category:Meteorology

A hygrometer in which the rotation of the hygrometric element is a function of humidity.

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The mast aft of the mainmast in a sailing ship - the shorter mast behind the main mast on a ketch or yawl, or the third aftermost mast of a three-masted schooner or square-rigged ship.

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LPG or propane for short. Propane is a common fuel used for cooking and heating. CNG natural gas is considered safer because propane is heavy than air and will sink into the bilge if it leaks, creating the potential for an explosion. Propane is more easil ...

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An exterior door that protects the primary door.

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An approach to investment that focuses on analysis of a company's financial and business.

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A person in possession of a negotiable instrument such as a bill of exchange or promissory.

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To change the course of a sailing vessel.

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International Organization of Securities Commissioners In the US, this organisation encourages co-operative policies on market regulation, surveillance,.

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The total amount of water transferred to the atmosphere by evapotranspiration.

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A shipwrecked sailor as compared with one who has been marooned or deliberately put ashore.

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Surface Transportation Assistance Act

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The average time a minority carrier exists before recombination.

Category:Energy Terms

A region near the earth in which the relative velocity increases from zero with elevation, due to the motion of the atmosphere relative to the earth's surface.

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As defined by the Comprehensive National Energy Act of 1992 (or the Energy Policy Act; EPAct): any organic matter from a plant which is planted for the exclusive purpose of being used to produce energy." This does not include wood or agricultural wastes o ...

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A type of hydroelectric facility that uses the river flow with very little alteration and little or no impoundment of the water.

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An agent, broker or financial institution who can give advice and act as a middle person between a.

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A device for measuring the river stage. Also called stream gauge.

Category:Meteorology