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A discount allowed for damage or overcharge in the payment of a bill.
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HAZARD
A source of potential harm or damage or a situation with potential for harm or damage. |
OVERLOAD CAPACITY
Current, voltage, or power level beyond which permanent damage occurs.
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NONDESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION
A technique for probing and sensing material structure and properties without causing damage (as opposed to revealing flaws and defects).
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LATCH-UP PHENOMENON
In a bipolar or MOS integrated circuit, the generation of photocurrents by ionizing radiation which can provide a trigger signal for a parasitic pnpn circuit and possibly result in permanent damage or operational failure if the circuit remains in this state.
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IMPACT ROLL
An idler roll protected by a covering of a resilient material from the shock of the loading of material onto a conveyor belt, so as to reduce the damage to the belt.
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BRINELLING
Permanent deformation of the bearing surfaces where the rollers (or balls) contact the races. Brinelling results from excessive load or impact on stationary bearings. It is a form of mechanical damage in which metal is displaced or upset without attrition.
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TURBINE RELIEF VALVE
The turbine casing is fitted with spring-loaded relief valves to prevent damage by excessive steam pressure at the low-pressure end if the exhaust valve is closed accidentally. Some casings on smaller turbines are fitted with a sentinel valve, which serves only to warn the operator of over-pressure of the exhaust end. A spring-loaded relic valve is needed to relieve high pressure.
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CHAIN-SHOT
Cannon balls linked with chain used to damage rigging and masts.
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DEBUNK
The process of removing fuel from a vessel. After a ship wreck, a 'debunkering' operation will be performed in an effort to minimize damage and protect the environment from fuel spills.
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GRAPESHOT
Small balls of lead fired from a cannon, analogous to shotgun shot but on a larger scale. Similar to canister shot but with larger individual shot. Used to injure personnel and damage rigging more than to cause structural damage.
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