A ship's store of merchandise, such as clothing, tobacco, etc., maintained aboard merchant ships for sale to the crew.
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PHASE-CHANGE MATERIAL
A material which is used to store the latent heat absorbed in the material during a phase transition.
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MOIST ROOM
An enclosed space that is maintained at a specified temperature, usually 73 F (23 C), with the humidity maintained at 98% or above and that is used to cure and store test specimens of cementitious material.
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MANUAL CONTROL UNIT
A portable, hand-held device that allows an operator to program and store instructions related to robot motions and positions. Also known as programming unit.
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MAGNETORESISTIVE MEMORY
A randomaccess memory that uses the magnetic state of small ferromagnetic regions to store data, plus magnetoresistive devices to read the data, all integrated with silicon integrated-circuit electronics.
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IMPOUNDING RESERVOIR
A reservoir with outlets controlled by gates that release stored surface water as needed in a dry season; may also store water for domestic or industrial use or for flood control. Also known as storage reservoir.
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DAVIT
A crane arm for handling lifeboats, stores, etc.
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DERRICK
A device for hoisting and lowering heavy weights, cargo, stores, etc
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CAPACITOR
A device that can store an electric charge when voltage is applied.
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CONDENSER
A device that can store an electric charge when voltage is applied.
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COAL HULK
A hulk used to store coal.
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