See 'bond.

Water that is free of magnesium or calcium salts.

The humidity transducinu element in a Diamond-Hinman radiosonde. Also called electrolytic strip.

A sound where the level fluctuates through a total range of less than 5 dB(A) as measured on the "slow" response of a sound level meter in one minute.

A painted stripe along the waterline delineating the topside from the bottom paint

One pound of water in vapor phase; is NOT steam pressure, which is expressed as pounds per square inch (psi).

The loss in static pressure of a fluid (liquid or gas) in a system due to friction from obstructions in pipes, from valves, fittings, regulators, burners, etc, or by a breech or rupture of the system. Pressurization Testing

Horizontally mounted block used to re-direct a line on deck.

The owner of securities whose name is registered by the issuing company or its transfer agent as.

(1) Decomposition or alteration of a chemical substance by water. (2) In aqueous solutions of electrolytes, the reactions of cations with water to produce a weak base or of anions to produce a weak acid.

An atom, or group of atoms, that has gained or lost one or more outer electrons and thus carries an electric charge. Positive ions, or cations, are deficient in outer electrons. Negative ions, or anions, have an excess of outer electrons.

In aviation terminology, route or terminal weather conditions of sufficiently low visibility to require the operation of aircraft under instrument flight rules.

The posted bill showing stations of the crew at maneuvers and emergency drills.

A rope passed around (center) a boat or other object for hanging.

A type of house that has massive amounts of insulation, airtight construction, and controlled ventilation without sacrificing comfort, health, or aesthetics.

Coins made from gold or silver. They can be easily.

The price at which units in a unit trust are bought by investors. Also known as the offer.

The most commonly used lubricating oil for compressors.

There is no such thing on a boat! See Fender.

The lowest wind speed at which a wind turbine begins producing useable power.