1. A navigable channel, especially one through reefs or islands. Also called PASS. 2. A transit from one place to another; one leg of a voyage.
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GREENWICH INTERVAL
An interval based on the moon's transit of the Greenwich celestial meridian, as distinguished from a local interval based on the moon's transit of the local celestial meridian.
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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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HARMONIC CONSTANTS
The amplitudes and epochs of the harmonic constituents of the tide or tidal current at any place
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FRETTING
Wear phenomena taking place between two surfaces having oscillatory relative motion of small amplitude.
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ARMATURE BAR
Copper bars used in place of wire windings, in large armatures, generators, or motors.
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GUT
A narrow passage or contracted strait connecting two bodies of water
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HAVEN
A place of safety for vessels
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HARMONIC ANALYSIS
The process by which the observed tide or tidal current at any place is separated into basic harmonic constituents. Also called HARMONIC REDUCTION.
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PORE
A small channel or opening in a filter medium which allows passage of fluid.
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DIRECTIONAL CONTROL VALVE
A valve whose primary function is to direct or prevent flow through selected passages.
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