A solid solution of one or more elements in face-centered cubic iron. Unless otherwise designated (such as nickel austenite), the solute is generally assumed to be carbon.

The name given to the face-centered cubic crystal structure (FCC) of ferrous metals. Ordinary iron and steel has this structure at elevated temperatures; also certain stainless steels (300 series) have this structure at room temperature.

Forming austenite by heating a ferrous alloy into the transformation range (partial austenitizing) or above the transformation range (complete austenitizing). When used without qualification, the term implies complete austenitizing.

Old Latin name for the south wind.

The total number of shares a company is authorised to issue by reference to its memorandum and.

In the US, the total number of shares which a corporation may issue, in accordance with the limits.

The concept in technical analysis that a trend in a share price is more meaningful if the number of.

Association of Unit Trusts and Investment Funds A trade association formed in 1959 to represent the interests of unit trusts and known then as.

Automated Damage Control.

A computer based trading system operating in futures markets incorporating the features of open.

(ATM)Also known as cash dispenser. A computerised self service machine allowing the holder of an ATM.

A system that records the consumption of electricity, gas, water, etc, and sends the data to a central data accumulation device.

A device that cuts off the flow of hot or cold air to or from a room as controlled by a thermostat.

A mooring winch with the additional ability to haul or render a mooring rope within selectable limits without direct human intervention.

A device which operates compressors in sequence according to a programmed schedule.

A term used by the London Stock Exchange to denote a trade generated by the system through automatic.

Electro-mechanical steering device; an instrument designed to control automatically a vessel's steering gear so that she follows a pre-determined track through the water.

Using previous data to predict future.

Autonomous Underwater Vehicle.

Auxiliary/Generators Kilowatts (total)