Goods that are stowed on top of all others in a ship's hold because of their relatively low density and the probability that they would be damaged if overstowed.
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ABSORBER
That part of the low side of an absorption system, used for absorbing vapor refrigerant.
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CROWN
The top of the piston in an internal combustion engine above the fire ring, exposed to direct flame impingement.
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REFRIGERATOR
A device to transfer heat from a low temperature to a high temperature medium.
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HALF-TIDE LEVEL
A tidal datum midway between mean high water and mean low water. Mean sea level may coincide with half-tide level, but seldom does; the variation is generally about 3 centimeters and rarely exceeds 6 centimeters. Also called MEAN TIDE LEVEL.
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HIGH WATER STAND
The condition at high water when there is no sensible change in the height of the water. A similar condition at low water is called LOW WATER STAND
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BRIGHT STOCK
A heavy residual lubricant stock with low pour point, used in finished blends to provide good bearing film strength, prevent scuffing, and reduce oil consumption. Usually identified by its viscosity, SUS at 210°F or cSt at 100°C.
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BROOKFIELD VISCOSITY
Apparent viscosity in cP determined by Brookfield viscometer, which measures the torque required to rotate a spindle at constant speed in oil of a given temperature. Basis for ASTM Method D 2983; used for measuring low temperature viscosity of lubricants.
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INTENSIFIER
A device which converts low pressure fluid power into higher pressure fluid power.
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GULDER
Local name given to double low water occurring on the south coast of England
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HALF TIDE
The condition or time of the tide when midway between high and low
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