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2881 | list of lights | A publication tabulating navigational LIGHTS, with their locations, CANDLE POWERS, CHARACTERISTICS, etc. to assist in their identification, and ... more |
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2882 | list of radio signals | A publication tabulating and combining particulars of: coast radio stations, port radio stations, RADIO DIRECTION FINDING STATIONS, RADIOBEACONS, etc.... more |
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2883 | lithification | The process of induration, cementation, petrification, consolidation, and crystallization which convert MAGMA and newly deposited SEDIMENTS into ROCK. |
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2884 | lithographic image | An ink-receptive image on the lithographic press plate, either photographic or direct hand or transfer image. The design or drawing on stone or metal ... more |
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2885 | lithographic transfer | A PROOF of design or type matter pulled with special transfer ink on transfer paper from a LITHOGRAPHIC IMAGE or a relief image. Such PROOFS are used ... more |
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2886 | lithography | The art or process of printing from a flat stone or metal PLATE by a method based on the repulsion between grease and water. The original lithogra... more |
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2887 | lithology | The scientific study of ROCKS. Literally, the science of STONES. |
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2888 | lithosphere | The solid, rocky part of the EARTH; EARTH's CRUST distinguished from ATMOSPHERE, HYDROSPHERE. |
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2889 | litre (or liter) | The basic unit of capacity in the METRIC SYSTEM. It is equal to one cubic decimetre. |
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2890 | littoral | adj.). Of or pertaining to a SHORE, especially of the SEA. |
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2891 | littoral | n.). A coastal region. INTERTIDAL ZONE. |
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2892 | local apparent noon | See NOON. |
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2893 | local apparent time | See TIME. |
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2894 | local attraction | LOCAL MAGNETIC DISTURBANCE. Also deflection of the PLUMB LINE due to a MOUNTAIN or other irregularity in EARTH's CRUST. |
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2895 | local frequency oscillator | An oscillator used to derive an intermediate frequency by beating with the signal carrying frequency in Superheterodyne reception. |
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2896 | local horizon | See HORIZON: APPARENT. |
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2897 | local hour angle | See HOUR ANGLE. |
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2898 | localizer | A radio facility which provides SIGNALS for lateral GUIDANCE of aircraft with respect to a RUNWAY centre line. |
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2899 | local magnetic disturbance | An ANOMALY of the MAGNETIC FIELD of the EARTH, extending over a relatively small area, due to local magnetic influences. Also calledlocal attractionor... more |
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2900 | local mean time | See TIME. |