A plot of r urrent density versus electrode potential for a specific electrode-electrolyte combination.

The slope (dE/di) at the corrosion potential of a potential (E)/current density (i) curve. Also used to describe the method of measuring corrosion rates using this slope.

(1) A spar. Such as a pole used to position a sail (e.g., spinnaker pole or whisker pole, which serves the same purpose for a jib). (2) One of the two points around which the earth spins, known as the north and south poles.

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A semiconductor (photovoltaic) material composed of variously oriented, small, individual crystals.

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Resin formed by condensation of polybasic and monobasic acids with polyhydric alcohols.

A registered trademark for plastic sheeting material that can be used as a vapor retarder. This plastic is used to make grocery bags. It is a long chain of carbon atoms with 2 hydrogen atoms attached to each carbon atom.

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A chain of organic molecules produced by the joining of primary units called monomers.

A solid that contains pores; normally, it refers to interconnected pores that can transmit the flow of fluids. (The term refers to the aquifer geology when discussing sites for CAES.)

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Also known as (U.S.) Federal Bill of Lading Act of 1916. U.S. federal law enacting conditions by which a B/L may be issued. Penalties for issuing B/L's containing false data include monetary fines and/or imprisonment.

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Flat bottomed vessel with a shallow draught.

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A hollow, watertight tank used to give buoyancy.

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The short aftermost raised deck of a vessel.

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A partial deck at the stern above the main deck, derived from the Latin "puppio" for the sacred deck where the "pupi" or doll images of the deities were kept.

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A rail surrounding the poop deck.

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Hit by a wave over the stern; having a wave wash over the stern of the boat. This can be a very dangerous situation.

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An opening in a ship's side, such as an air port, or cargo port.

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A short, confused sea.

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POR

Pacific Ocean Region (INMARSAT)

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A small channel or opening in a filter medium which allows passage of gas.

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The left side of the ship.

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