An electric current taking a shorter or different path than intended.

A mortgage whereby the borrower makes a half monthly payment every two weeks instead of the usual 12.

The temperature of the air as measured by a standard thermometer.

The amount of money required to secure a specified cash flow at a future date at a specified return.

Solar Two is a retrofit of the Solar One project (see above). It is demonstrating the technical feasibility and power potential of a solar power tower using advanced molten-salt technology to store energy. Solar Two retains several of the main components ...

A 1792 trade agreement banding the original 24 brokers in New York together into an investment.

Additional days which may be allowed by a company to a debtor over and above the due date for.

See transgranular.

A fender made of granulated cork and covered with woven tarred stuff.

A compartment where the crew lives.

An automatic valve that is opened or closed by an electromagnet.

September 16, 1992: the day the pound was driven out of the Exchange Rate.

Gold or silver in the form of ingots for bulk.

A mutual association formed by people with a common affiliation such as employees, a union or a.

A life policy in which there is a minimum sum payable on the death of the life.

Tassels of unraveled line, yarns, etc. which are lashed around chafe spots such as spreaders to prevent chafe on sails.

The erection or superstructure fitted about amidship on the upper deck of a ship. The officer's quarters, staterooms and accommodations are usually in the bridge house.

The part of a ship's rigging which is permanently secured and immovable; e.g. stays, shrouds, etc.

Slang term for a disreputable brokerage.

An instrument for taking photographs of an image of the sun in monochromatic light.