1. To touch bottom or run aground. 2. To connect an electric circuit with the earth or some other conducting body, such that the earth or body serves as part of the circuit.
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SEEBECK EFFECT
When two different adjacent metals are heated, an electric current is generated between the metals.
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DIELECTRIC STRENGTH
A measure of the ability of an insulating material to withstand electric stress (voltage) without failure. Fluids with high dielectric strength (usually expressed in volts or kilovolts) are good electrical insulators. (ASTM Designation D 877.)
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AMMETER
An instrument for measuring the magnitude of electric current flow.
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ARC
A flash, caused by an electric current ionizing a gas or vapor.
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ASME PART PEB SECTION I
Requirements for electric boilers.
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HELIOCENTRIC PARALLAX
The difference in the apparent direction or positions of a celestial body outside the solar system, as observed from the earth and sun. Also called STELLAR PARALLAX, ANNUAL PARALLAX
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SHELL PLATING
The plates forming the outer side and bottom skin of the hull
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ARMATURE
the rotating part of an electric motor or generator. The moving part of a relay or vibrator.
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ARC WELDING
A process where coalescence is obtained by heating with an electric arc.
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FARDAGE
A wood placed in bottom of ship to keep cargo dry
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