Performed on the open sea.
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CAM
Eccentric shaft used in most internal combustion engines to open and close valves.
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BLACK OIL
A lubricant containing asphaltic materials, which impart extra adhesiveness, that are used for open gears and steel cables.
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HALF-TIDE BASIN
A lock of very large size and usually of irregular shape, the gates of which are kept open for several hours after high tide so that vessels may enter as long as there is sufficient depth over the sill. Vessels remain in the half-tide basin until the ensuing flood tide before they may pass through the gate to the inner harbor. If entry to the inner harbor is required before this time, water must be admitted to the half-tide basin from some external source.
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FIRE POINT
The temperature to which a combustible liquid must be heated so that the released vapor will burn continuously when ignited under specified conditions (Clevelend Open Cup).
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FILTER RATED CAPACITY
The amount of contaminants a filter will hold before an excessive pressure drop is caused. Some filters have bypass valves which open when a filter reaches its rated capacity.
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HOLE
1. A small depression of the sea floor. 2. An opening through a piece of sea ice, or an open space between ice cakes. 3. A small bay, particularly in New England
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HORN ANTENNA
An antenna consisting of a waveguide the cross-sectional area of which increases toward the open end. Often shortened to HORN.
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COMPRESSOR SEAL
Leak proof seal between crankshaft and compressor body in open type compressors.
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HYPERBOLA
An open curve with two parts, all points of which have a constant difference in distance from two fixed points called FOCI.
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ICE EDGE
The demarcation at any given time between the open sea and sea ice of any kind, whether fast or drifting.
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