A method of depositing thin semiconductor photovoltaic) films. With this method, physical processes, such as thermal evaporation or bombardment of ions, are used to deposit elemental semiconductor material on a substrate.

The penalty a seller must pay if the construction project does not meet contractual standards or deadlines.

A former state benefit payable after the expiry of state sickness benefit if a person was still.

Pertaining to rain, or more broadly, to precipitation.

A propeller at the lower sea-covered part of the bow of the ship which turns at right angles to the fore-and-aft line and thus provides transverse thrust as a maneuvering aid. A propulsor installed near the bow to provide a transverse thrust component en ...

This type of heat pump is known as an air-to air system.

An unregulated subsidiary of an electric utility that is allowed to generate and sell wholesale power as an independent energy producer, and is exempt from the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935.

A load management objective that moves loads from on-peak periods to off-peak periods.

A sales incentive, commonly used on mortgages, which gives customers a cash sum as soon as the deal.

Port where cargo is discharged from means of transport.

A term which means in the meantime. See 'interim bonus' and 'interim.

To drag the bottom for an anchor. Also, large oars used in small vessels to force them ahead.

A system of astronomical time in which the sun crosses the true north-south meridian at 12 noon, and which differs from local time according to longitude, time zone, and equation of time.

A mercury barometer arranged so that the position of the upper or lower meniscus may be measured photographically. In one design the image of the meniscus is formed on a rotating drum covered with sensitized paper so that a continuous record of pressure a ...

A self-recording psychrometer.

Light, warm wind on surface of sea.

A device used to keep a line from slipping, such as a jamcleat.

A device that that converts direct current electricity (from for example a solar photovoltaic module or array) to alternating current for use directly to operate appliances or to supply power to a electricity grid.

Abbreviation for "Master Container Freight Station." See CFS.

Above the main deck.