A set of six differential relations between the strain components of an elastic solid which must be satisfied in order for these components to correspond to a continuous and single-valued displacement of the solid.
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AGGLOMERATE
The clustering together of a few or many particles into a larger solid mass.
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ADHESION
The property of a lubricant that causes it to cling or adhere to a solid surface.
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CAPACITY PLAN
A plan outlining the spaces available for fuel, cargo, ballast, fresh water, etc, with guides on weight and volume for spaces at various drafts and displacements
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ADSORPTION
Adhesion of the molecules of gases, liquids, or dissolved substances to a solid surface, resulting in relatively high concentration of the molecules at the place of contact; e.g. the plating out of an anti-wear additive on metal surfaces.
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HORIZON SYSTEM OF COORDINATES
A set of celestial coordinates based on the celestial horizon as the primary great circle; usually altitude and azimuth or azimuth angle.
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CAPILLARITY
A property of a solid-liquid system manifested by the tendency of the liquid in contact with the solid to rise above or fall below the level of the surrounding liquid; this phenomenon is seen in a small bore (capillary) tube.
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AMERICAN WIRE GAUGE
A system used in the United States for measuring the size of solid wires. (AWG).
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AUXILIARY CONTACTS
A set of contacts that perform a secondary function, usually in relation to the operation of a set of primary contacts.
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NONCONTACT BEARING
A bearing in which no solid contact occurs between relatively moving surfaces.
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MOLY
Molybdenum disulfide, a solid lubricant and friction reducer, colloidally dispersed in some oils and greases.
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