Instrument used to measure the amount of water evaporated from the soil surface during a given time interval.

Machines in which air or gas is compressed from initial pressure to an intermediate pressure in one or more cylinders or casings.

Federal Maritime Commission. The U.S. Governmental regulatory body responsible for administering maritime affairs including the tariff system, Freight Forwarder Licensing, enforcing the conditions of the Shipping Act and approving conference or other carr ...

A measure of light quality. The maximum CRI value of 100 is given to natural daylight and incandescent lighting. The closer a lamp's CRI rating is to 100, the better its ability to show true colors to the human eye.

Energy that is capable or available for doing work; the time rate at which work is performed, measured in horsepower, Watts, or Btu per hour. Electric power is the product of electric current and electromotive force.

Strips of material used to separate multiple panes of glass within the windows.

The amount by which a company's assets outweigh its liabilities, expressed as a absolute.

Same as pitot tube.

See radiation shield.

A floatation device shaped like a U and thrown to people in the water in emergencies.

A method of signaling and communicating using two flags held in position by the signaler, the positions of the flags denoting the meaning.

An expression of surprise or unbelief, as when a ship strikes a rock or shoal so hard that her timbers shiver.

A chemical element, of atomic number 14, that is semi-metallic, and an excellent semiconductor material used in solar photovoltaic devices; commonly found in sand.

A type of high intensity discharge light that has the most lumens per watt of any light source.

A unit designed to separate condensate from the compressed air stream.

A stationary element that may be adjustable and which directs the flow medium to the inlet of an impeller.

The person or company who is usually the supplier or owner of commodities shipped. Also called Consignor.

A business firm which sells its services to organizations which operate vessels

2,204.6 pounds or 1,000 kilograms.

A bridge that can be raised vertically to allow boats to pass underneath.