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CAAn abbreviation for controlled atmosphere, a technology used to regulate the gaseous composition within a...
CAAThe Canadian Automobile Association, a non-profit organization providing roadside assistance, travel...
CABThe control compartment of a locomotive or multiple unit, where the driver or operator sits and controls the...
Cab forwardA locomotive design where the operating cab is located at the front of the engine, ahead of the boiler or...
Cab signalAn in-cab display system that provides train operators with continuous information about track conditions and...
Cab signallingA railway signaling system that displays signal aspects and other operational information directly inside the...
Cab unitA diesel or electric locomotive with a full-width body along its whole length, the cab being part of the...
CabinThe section of an aircraft's fuselage designed for passengers, crew, or cargo. In passenger aircraft, this...
CableA knitting pattern characterized by intertwined strands of stitches that appear to cross over each other...
Cable coreThe central part of an electrical or optical cable, comprising the conductor or optical fibers that transmit...
Cable jointA connection between two or more sections of electrical or fiber optic cable, designed to maintain the...
Cable needleA short, often U-shaped or curved, auxiliary needle used in knitting to hold stitches temporarily while other...
CablecoA company that provides television, internet, and sometimes telephone services over coaxial or fiber optic...
Cacher boxA triangular iron trough lined with wood in which a glassmaker rests finished pieces while they wait to go to...
CAD/CAMA combined use of computer-aided design (CAD) for creating and modifying product designs and computer-aided...
CAFEA set of United States federal regulations requiring automotive manufacturers to meet a sales-weighted...
CageA conveyance used in vertical mine shafts to transport personnel, equipment, and extracted material between...
CagerA mine worker responsible for loading and unloading mine cars, also known as tubs or skips, onto and off the...
CAIAn acronym for Cold Air Intake, an aftermarket modification for internal combustion engines designed to draw...
CalandriaA type of shell and tube heat exchanger used for heating or boiling liquids in large industrial vessels, such...
CalicoA plain-woven cotton fabric that is unbleached and often undyed, retaining its natural cream or beige color...
California rollA driving maneuver where a vehicle slows down significantly at a stop sign but does not come to a complete...
CaliperA component of a disc brake system that houses the brake pads and pistons. When the brake pedal is pressed...
CallA brief stop made by a vessel at a port or anchorage to load or unload cargo, embark or disembark passengers...
Call centerA centralized department within an organization that handles a large volume of telephone calls, primarily for...
Call delayThe time interval between the initiation of a telephone call and the establishment of a connection or the...
Call forwardingA telephone service feature that redirects incoming calls from one telephone number to another specified...
Call historyA record of telephone calls made or received by a specific line, extension, or system. It includes details...
Call treeA hierarchical communication structure used to disseminate information quickly to a group of people, often in...
CallbackA feature in telecommunications where a system or agent initiates a return call to a customer who requested...
CalleeThe party or entity that receives a communication or is the target of an action in a telecommunications or...
CallerA program, function, or routine that initiates the execution of another subroutine or function. It passes...
Calligraphic projectionA method for generating images on a cathode-ray tube by directly steering the electron beam to draw lines...
CallowDescribing the unconsolidated overburden that lies above a mineral deposit, typically consisting of soil...
CAMAn acronym for Continuing Airworthiness Management, the set of processes by which an aircraft is kept in a...
CamberThe angle of a wheel relative to the vertical axis when viewed from the front or rear of the vehicle...
Camber angleThe angular deviation of a wheel from the vertical when viewed from the front or rear of a vehicle. A...
CamboxAn enclosed housing that contains the camshaft and its associated components, such as cam followers, valves...
Camera rollA digital collection of photographs and videos stored on a mobile device or digital camera, typically...
Camera-readyDescribing artwork or text that is prepared in a final format, suitable for direct photographic reproduction...
CamoA shortened form of camouflage, referring to patterns or colors applied to objects, equipment, or personnel...
CamouflageThe use of materials, coloration, or illumination to conceal objects or individuals by making them difficult...
CampA temporary or semi-permanent settlement established for agricultural workers, often during harvest seasons...
CANA vehicle bus standard, the Controller Area Network, that allows microcontrollers and devices to communicate...
Canal boatA long, narrow boat designed for navigation on canals, typically used for transporting goods or, more...
CanardA small, horizontal wing-like surface located forward of the main wing on an aircraft. It provides additional...
CancelA page or section of a printed book that is removed and replaced with a corrected version after the initial...
CanchA layer of rock or other material that must be removed from the roof or floor of a mine roadway to create...
CandleA unit of luminous intensity, historically based on the light produced by a standard candle. In forestry, it...
CaneA long, thin rod of glass, either monochrome or containing intricate multicolored patterns, used as a...
Cannon boxA single steel casting that combines two axle boxes joined by a connecting tube, used on mine cars and...
CanoeA small, narrow, open boat pointed at both ends, propelled by one or more people using single-bladed paddles...
CanopyThe upper layer of a forest, formed by the collective crowns of mature trees. This layer intercepts the...
CantTo tilt or incline a vessel or a structural component from its upright or level position. In shipbuilding, a...
Cant stripA beveled or triangular-profile strip of wood, fiberboard, or perlite placed at the intersection of a flat...
CantileverA structural element, such as a beam or slab, that is supported at only one end and projects horizontally...
CanuckThe common name for the Avro Canada CF-100, a Canadian-designed and built all-weather interceptor aircraft...
Cap flashingA protective metal strip installed over the top edge of another flashing or a wall component to prevent water...
Cap sheetThe final, exposed layer in a multi-ply built-up or modified bitumen roofing system. It is designed to...
CapacitivelyRelating to the property of an electrical circuit or component to store electrical energy in an electric...
CapacitorA passive electronic component that stores electrical energy in an electric field. It consists of two...
Capacitor plagueA period between 1999 and 2007 when a large number of electronic devices experienced premature failure due to...
CAPCOMThe Capsule Communicator, a position in mission control responsible for all voice communication with the...
CapelThe metal socket or connecting device that attaches a winding rope or haulage cable to a cage, skip, or train...
CapstanA rotating spindle or shaft used to pull magnetic tape, wire, or other media at a constant speed. The medium...
CapsuleA sealed, self-contained compartment or component designed to protect its contents from the external...
CaptainThe pilot in command of an aircraft, who holds final authority and responsibility for the safety of the...
Capture cardAn electronic device that converts analog video or audio signals into a digital format that a computer can...
CarA unit of rolling stock designed to carry freight or passengers on a railway. Freight cars transport...
Car batteryA rechargeable battery designed to provide electrical power to start an internal combustion engine and to...
Car bodyThe main structural shell of a railway vehicle, which encloses the passenger compartment or freight space and...
Car doorA movable panel on the side of a railway car that provides access for passengers or freight. These doors are...
Car glassThe transparent panels used in a vehicle's windows, windshield, and rear window, providing visibility and...
Car mileA unit of measure in railway operations representing the movement of a single railway car over a distance of...
Car mileageThe amount one railroad pays another, or a private car owner, for the use of its cars, worked out from the...
Car partAn individual component of a motor vehicle, designed to be installed as part of its original assembly or as a...
Car platformA shared set of underlying components, engineering, and design that forms the basis for multiple distinct car...
Car shedA building or covered structure used for the storage, maintenance, or light repair of railway rolling stock...
Car showAn event where automobiles are displayed to the public, often featuring classic, custom, or new model...
Carbon blackA finely divided form of amorphous carbon produced by the incomplete combustion or thermal decomposition of...
CarcassThe basic structural framework of a vessel, comprising the keel, frames, beams, and stringers, before the...
CardA printed circuit board (PCB) containing electronic components and circuitry, designed to perform a specific...
Card clashAn error condition that occurs when multiple contactless smart cards are presented simultaneously to a single...
Cardan shaftA mechanical component that transmits torque and rotational motion between two shafts that are not in line...
CardinalRelating to the four main points of the compass: north, south, east, and west. In marine navigation, cardinal...
Cargo linerA protective mat or tray designed to fit the cargo area of a vehicle, such as the trunk or rear storage space...
Cargo shortsA style of shorts characterized by one or more large patch pockets, known as cargo pockets, sewn onto the...
CarloadThe quantity of freight that fills a single railcar, typically measured by weight or volume. This unit of...
CarmagnoleA short, loose-fitting work jacket, typically made of wool or other coarse fabric, associated with French...
Carpenter's pencilA specialized pencil with a flat, rectangular lead and barrel, designed for marking rough lumber and other...
Carpet beddingA horticultural practice involving the creation of intricate patterns and designs in garden beds using...
CarriageA passenger-carrying rail vehicle designed for use in a train. These vehicles provide seating, and sometimes...
Carriage gownA type of woman's dress from the 19th and early 20th centuries designed specifically for wearing while riding...
CarrierA device or substance that transports another material or component within a manufacturing process. This can...
CarryTo possess sufficient momentum to continue moving forward after the propulsion system has been disengaged. A...
Carrying capacityThe maximum load or number of passengers that a vehicle, vessel, or infrastructure system can safely and...
CarshopA facility dedicated to the maintenance, repair, and construction of railway rolling stock, such as freight...
Car-sleeperA specialized railway service that transports both passengers and their private automobiles on the same...
CartridgeA self-contained valve mechanism within a faucet that controls the flow and temperature of water. It consists...
Cartridge ejectorA mechanical mechanism designed to facilitate the removal of a component, such as a memory card, fuse, or...
CASAn acronym for Column Address Strobe, a signal used in dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) to select a...
CaseTo install a protective lining, typically made of steel pipe, into a drilled borehole to prevent the collapse...
Case hardenTo create a hard, wear-resistant surface layer on a metal component while maintaining a softer, tougher core...
Case hardeningA heat treatment process that creates a hard, wear-resistant surface layer, or case, on a metal component...
Case-hardenedDescribing a metal component that has undergone a thermochemical treatment to create a hard, wear-resistant...
Cash cropAn agricultural crop grown for sale to generate revenue, rather than for consumption by the grower or their...
CASMCost per available seat mile, a key financial metric used in the airline industry to measure the operating...
CassetteA specialized refractory container used in industrial kilns to hold and protect ceramic articles during...
CastTo produce a printing plate or type character by pouring molten metal into a mold. This process is central to...
Cast offTo calculate the amount of space a given manuscript or copy will occupy when set in a particular typeface and...
Cast onTo create the initial row of stitches on a knitting needle, forming the foundation for a knitted fabric. This...
CasterThe angle of the steering axis when viewed from the side of the vehicle, indicating whether the top of the...
CatA strong tackle used to hoist an anchor up to the cathead, the beam that projects from a ship's bow. As a...
Cat 5Category 5, a type of twisted-pair cable used for computer networks, primarily for Ethernet connections. It...
CataclasticDescribing a rock texture formed by the mechanical fracturing and crushing of pre-existing minerals due to...
CatadioptricDescribing an optical system that combines both reflective and refractive elements to form an image. This...
CatadioptricsThe branch of optics concerned with the design and analysis of optical systems that use both mirrors...
Catalytic converterAn exhaust emission control device that transforms toxic gases and pollutants in exhaust from an internal...
Catapult effectThe sudden sideways motion of a loose, current-carrying conductor placed in a magnetic field, caused by the...
CataractA hydraulic dashpot or governor used to regulate the speed of an engine, particularly a reciprocating steam...
CatchA mechanical fastener or latch designed to secure a gate, door, or cover in a closed position on agricultural...
Catch pointsA type of railway switch designed to derail runaway rail vehicles or prevent them from entering a main line...
CatchlineA temporary label at the top of a page of copy, a galley proof or a layout, made of a word or short phrase...
CatheadA rotating drum or spool on a drilling rig used to provide a pulling force for lifting or tightening...
CathodeThe electrode of an electrochemical cell at which reduction occurs, and more generally the terminal from...
Cathode rayA stream of electrons observed in vacuum tubes, originating from the cathode and accelerated towards the...
Cathode ray tubeA vacuum tube that produces a focused beam of electrons, which are then accelerated and deflected onto a...
CatlineA rope or cable on a drilling rig, powered by a capstan-like device called a cathead, used for lifting and...
CATOA catastrophic failure of a rocket motor at or just after ignition, such as a ruptured casing, a blown-out...
Cat's whiskerA fine, pointed wire, typically made of a springy metal, used in early radio receivers to make contact with a...
Cat's-pawA small, curved pry bar with a V-shaped notch at one end, designed for extracting nails with minimal damage...
Cattle dockA raised platform or ramp at a railway station or siding, specifically constructed for the loading and...
CaulA sheet or panel, made of material like aluminum, plywood, or particleboard, used to separate and protect...
Cauldron bottomA smooth, rounded mass of rock, in many cases the cast of a fossil tree stump, embedded in the roof of a coal...
CaulkA flexible sealing compound used to fill gaps, cracks, or joints between building materials to prevent the...
CausticAn envelope of light rays reflected or refracted by a curved surface or object, forming a bright...
Caustic curveThe envelope of light rays that have been focused after reflection or refraction from a curved object or...
Caustic surfaceA three-dimensional surface formed by the envelope of light rays that have been reflected or refracted by a...
CaverA person who works over the tailings and waste heaps of a mine to recover small pieces of marketable ore that...
CavityThe hollow space within a mold into which molten plastic, liquid metal, or another raw material is injected...
Cavity magnetronA high-power vacuum tube that generates microwaves through the interaction of electrons with a magnetic field...
CAVUIdeal flying weather, short for ceiling and visibility unlimited, with no cloud ceiling below 10,000 feet and...
CAWThe former National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation and General Workers Union of Canada, a major trade...
CaxtonWilliam Caxton, an English merchant, diplomat, and writer, who introduced the printing press to England in...
Cazo processAn ancient hydrometallurgical method for extracting silver from its ores, particularly those containing...
CBAn abbreviation for Center Back, a primary construction line on a garment pattern that corresponds to the...
C-banderAn enthusiast or hobbyist who owns and operates equipment for receiving C-band satellite television signals...
CBIA railway signaling system, known as Computer-Based Interlocking, that uses microprocessors to control...
CCAn abbreviation for cubic centimeter, a unit of volume equal to that of a cube measuring one centimeter on...
CCBAn acronym for Carbon Ceramic Brakes, a high-performance braking system that uses brake discs made from a...
CCDCharge-Coupled Device, a semiconductor device that converts light into an electrical charge, which is then...
CCDevCommercial Crew Development, a NASA program aimed at fostering the development of privately operated...
CCICo-Channel Interference (CCI) occurs when two or more radio transmitters operating on the same frequency...
CCMAn abbreviation for Cabin Crew Member, a person assigned by an operator to perform duties in the interest of...
CCNA proprietary building automation network from the HVAC maker Carrier, short for Carrier Comfort Network...
CCSCombined Charging System: A standard for rapidly charging electric vehicles, integrating both AC and DC...
CCS1A specific variant of the Combined Charging System (CCS) standard, primarily used in North America, which...
CCS2A connector type within the Combined Charging System standard, used in Europe and many other regions, that...
CD driveAn optical disc drive that reads data from compact discs (CDs) using a laser. It spins the disc at high...
CDCAn integrated circuit that measures capacitance and converts this measurement into a digital representation...
CDDA measurement, known as a Cooling Degree Day, that quantifies the demand for energy needed to cool a...
CDDAAn abbreviation for Compact Disc Digital Audio, the technical standard for audio compact discs. This...
CDIAn electronic ignition system, its name an expansion of Capacitor Discharge Ignition, used in internal...
CDMACode Division Multiple Access: A digital cellular technology that allows multiple users to share the same...
CDRCall Detail Record: A data record produced by a telecommunications system that contains information about a...
CDUA crude distillation unit, the primary processing facility in an oil refinery where crude oil is separated...
CeilingThe internal planking or plating fitted over the floor timbers or tank top in a ship's hold, protecting the...
CELCheck Engine Light: An indicator lamp on a vehicle's dashboard that illuminates to alert the driver of a...
CelerityThe speed at which an electromagnetic wave or signal propagates through a medium, such as along a...
CellThe basic electrochemical unit that converts chemical energy into electrical energy, or vice versa, within a...
CellularDescribing a wireless communication system that divides a geographical area into smaller regions called...
Cellular glass insulationA rigid insulation material composed of millions of completely sealed glass cells. This material offers high...
CelsiusA temperature scale where 0 degrees represents the freezing point of water and 100 degrees represents its...
Cement worksAn industrial facility dedicated to the production of cement, a key binding agent in concrete. These plants...
CementationA thermochemical surface treatment process where a metal is heated in a solid or gaseous medium containing...
Center tapA connection point located at the electrical midpoint of a winding in a transformer, inductor, or...
CentiampA unit of electric current equal to one hundredth (10^-2) of an ampere, or 10 milliamperes. It follows from...
CentiampereA unit of electric current equal to one-hundredth of an ampere, or 0.01 A. It follows from the SI prefix...
CentigramA unit of mass in the metric system, representing one-hundredth of a gram. This measurement is applied when...
CentikatalA unit of catalytic activity equal to one-hundredth of a katal, or 10^-2 katals. The katal is the SI unit for...
CentimetreOne-hundredth of a meter, a unit of length within the International System of Units (SI). It provides a...
CentimoleA unit of amount of substance equal to one-hundredth of a mole, or 10^-2 moles. The mole is the SI unit for...
CentisecondA unit of time equal to one one-hundredth (10⁻²) of a second. This small time interval is used in scientific...
Central processing unitThe electronic circuitry within a computer that executes instructions comprising a computer program. It...
Centre of liftThe theoretical point on an aircraft's wing or airfoil where the total aerodynamic lift force is considered...
CervineRelating to or characteristic of deer and their relatives, such as elk and moose. This adjective describes...
CessThe clear space alongside a railway track, extending from the end of the sleepers to the boundary of the...
Cess pathA designated walkway or access route located within the cess, running parallel to the railway tracks. This...
CFAn abbreviation for Center Front, a vertical line on a pattern piece corresponding to the exact middle of the...
CFDA branch of fluid mechanics, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), that uses numerical analysis and algorithms...
CHAn abbreviation for Cargo Hold, the primary space within a ship's hull designated for the stowage of cargo...
CHAdeMOA DC fast charging standard for electric vehicles, originating in Japan. It uses a proprietary connector to...
Chaff cutterA mechanical device used in agriculture to cut straw, hay, or other fodder into small pieces, known as chaff...
ChafferThe upper, coarse sieve in a combine harvester's cleaning shoe, made of adjustable louvers that open or...
ChaffyDescribing a sample of harvested grain that contains a high proportion of chaff, the dry, scaly protective...
ChainA historical unit of linear measurement used in surveying, equivalent to 66 feet or 100 links. This unit was...
Chain drillA technique used to create a large hole or slot by drilling a series of overlapping or closely spaced smaller...
Chain driveA mechanical power transmission system that uses a roller chain to transfer rotational motion and torque...
ChainageThe distance measured along a survey line or route from a designated starting point, expressed in chains or...
Chain-drivenDescribing a mechanism where power is transmitted from one rotating shaft to another using a continuous loop...
ChainmanA member of a survey crew responsible for handling the measuring chain or tape, clearing lines of sight, and...
ChainsawA portable, mechanical saw powered by a gasoline engine or electric motor, featuring a rotating chain with...
ChainworkThe process of measuring distances on the ground using a measuring chain or tape. This method involves...
ChairA cast iron or steel fitting used to secure bullhead rails to wooden sleepers. The rail sits within a jaw in...
Chair carA type of passenger railway coach equipped with individual, reclining seats, offering a higher level of...
ChannelA structural component characterized by a U-shaped or C-shaped cross-section, providing strength and rigidity...
ChanneledDescribing a modification to a vehicle's body where the floor pan is raised relative to the frame...
CharacteristicA distinguishing feature or quality of a navigational aid, such as a lighthouse or buoy, that allows for its...
CharactronA specialized cathode ray tube (CRT) designed to display alphanumeric characters and symbols rather than...
Charged particleA particle that carries a net electric charge, such as an electron, a proton, or an ion, which is an atom or...
Charging pointAn infrastructure unit that supplies electrical energy for recharging electric vehicles or plug-in hybrid...
ChartermasterA historical figure in the British coal industry who acted as a contractor, leasing a mine or a specific...
ChaseA rectangular metal frame used in letterpress printing to hold composed type and blocks securely for...
ChatThe waste rock and fine tailings produced during the milling and processing of lead and zinc ores...
ChattermarkA repetitive surface defect appearing as a series of wavy or uneven patterns on a machined part. This defect...
CheckA small crack or fissure that appears on the surface of wood, often caused by rapid drying or uneven moisture...
Check railA secondary rail installed parallel to the main running rail on curves or through turnouts and crossings. Its...
Check viewerA person employed by the lessor of a mine to inspect the workings and see that the provisions of the lease...
Check weigherA device used in industrial settings to verify the weight of packaged products or bulk materials against a...
CheckweighTo weigh a filled container, vehicle, or unit of product to verify that its mass falls within predefined...
CheekAn intermediate section of a multi-part sand casting mold, positioned between the cope (top section) and the...
CheeserA machine or device used in textile manufacturing to wind yarn onto a cylindrical package known as a cheese...
Chemical engineAn early type of fire apparatus that used a chemical reaction to produce pressurized water or foam for...
Chemical rocketA type of rocket engine that generates thrust by the expulsion of hot gases produced from the combustion of...
ChemigationThe application of chemicals, such as fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides, through an irrigation system...
CheMinChemistry and Mineralogy, an instrument aboard the Mars Science Laboratory rover, Curiosity, used for X-ray...
ChemosterilantA chemical compound that causes sterility in insects or other pests, preventing them from reproducing. This...
Chew the cudThe process by which ruminant animals, such as cows and sheep, regurgitate partially digested food from their...
ChicaneAn artificial barrier or series of barriers placed on a road or racetrack to create a sharp, S-shaped curve...
Chicken bitA specific bit in a hardware control or status register that, when set, disables or bypasses a new or...
Child lockA safety mechanism integrated into the rear doors of a vehicle, designed to prevent the interior door handle...
ChillA metallic insert placed in a sand mold to promote localized rapid cooling of a casting, influencing its...
Chimney flashingA system of sheet metal components installed at the intersection of a chimney and a roof to prevent water...
ChinThe lower forward section of an aircraft's fuselage, particularly in helicopters or certain fixed-wing...
China girlA specific female cultivar of blue holly, Ilex × meserveae 'China Girl', known for its vigorous growth...
ChinéA style of textile produced by a weaving process where the warp yarns are printed or dyed with a pattern...
ChipA small piece of semiconductor material, typically silicon, on which an integrated circuit is fabricated. It...
ChiplessDescribing a manufacturing process that forms a workpiece into a desired shape without removing material in...
ChipletA small, modular semiconductor die that performs a specific function and is integrated with other chiplets...
ChippedDescribing an engine's electronic control unit (ECU) that has been modified with aftermarket software to...
ChokedampA hazardous atmosphere found in mines, primarily consisting of carbon dioxide and nitrogen, with insufficient...
Chop and dropA permaculture technique where plant material, such as branches, leaves, or weeds, is cut down and left on...
ChoppedDescribing a modification to a vehicle's roof where a section is removed from the pillars, reducing the...
ChopperAn electronic circuit that converts a fixed direct current (DC) input into a variable DC output voltage by...
Christiansen effectThe phenomenon where a transparent material, when immersed in a liquid with a similar refractive index...
Christiansen filterAn optical filter that selectively transmits a narrow band of wavelengths while scattering others, based on...
Christmas treeA slang name for the panel of indicator lights in a submarine that shows the state of the hull openings, such...
ChromaticRelating to color or the properties of light that depend on wavelength. In optics, it describes phenomena...
Chromatic aberrationAn optical defect in which a lens fails to focus all colors of light to the same convergence point. This...
ChromaticsThe scientific study of color, encompassing its physical properties, perception, and reproduction. This field...
ChronostasisA perceptual illusion where the first event after a saccadic eye movement appears to be prolonged in...
ChuckA specialized clamping device used in machine tools to hold a workpiece or a cutting tool securely. It...
ChuggerA person who solicits donations for a charity or cause, typically in public places such as streets or...
Church textA style of blackletter typeface characterized by its heavy, angular, and ornate letterforms, historically...
Chvorinov's ruleA principle in casting that relates the solidification time of a casting to its volume and surface area. It...
CIDA measure of an engine's total swept volume expressed in cubic inches, equal to the space displaced by all...
CIJA printing technology that propels a continuous stream of electrically charged ink droplets from a printhead...
CinchableDescribing a feature of a garment or textile product, such as a waist, cuff, or opening, that is designed to...
Circle of confusionThe small, circular blur formed by a point of light that is not perfectly in focus on an image sensor or...
CircuitA closed loop or path through which an electric current can flow. A simple circuit consists of a power...
Circuit boardA rigid or flexible base made of insulating material that mechanically supports and electrically connects...
Circuit breakerAn automatic electrical switch that interrupts current flow when it detects an overcurrent from an overload...
Circuit diagramA graphical representation of an electrical circuit, showing the components and their interconnections using...
Circuit topologyThe arrangement of electronic components within a circuit and the connections between them, defining the...
CircuityThe ratio of the actual distance traveled between two points to the shortest possible straight-line distance...
Circular needleA knitting implement consisting of two short pointed needles joined by a flexible cable or cord, used to knit...
CirculatorA passive, non-reciprocal three-port or four-port device that directs microwave or radio frequency energy...
CircumferentorA historical surveying instrument used to measure horizontal angles and bearings, primarily for land...
CKDA method of exporting manufactured goods in which the product is disassembled into its constituent parts and...
CLThe coefficient of lift, a dimensionless number giving the lift a wing or airfoil produces relative to the...
Clack doorThe removable cover of the opening that gives access to a pump valve, taken off to inspect or repair the...
CladderA tradesperson specializing in the installation of exterior cladding systems on buildings. Cladders apply the...
CladdingThe application of one material over another to provide a skin or layer on a building's exterior. This outer...
ClaggyDescribing a material, often coal or rock, that is sticky, cohesive, and tends to cling together, making it...
ClampA device used to hold objects firmly together or to secure them in place during agricultural operations...
ClamperAn electronic circuit that adds a DC offset to an AC signal, shifting its entire waveform either above or...
ClamshellA type of mechanical gripping or digging attachment characterized by two hinged halves that open and close...
Clasp brakeA braking system used on railway rolling stock, consisting of two brake blocks that simultaneously press...
Classic carA vintage automobile recognized for its historical significance, aesthetic appeal, or rarity. These vehicles...
Classification yardA railway facility where freight cars are sorted and assembled into new trains based on their destination...
ClauseA specific provision or stipulation within a maritime contract, such as a charter party or bill of lading...
CleanDescribing an aircraft configuration where all retractable components, such as landing gear and flaps, are...
Clean feedAn audio or video signal that is free from specific elements, such as commentary, graphics, or...
Cleaning shoeA component within a combine harvester responsible for separating grain from chaff and other debris. It...
Cleaning sieveA perforated screen or mesh used in agricultural machinery to separate desired grains or seeds from chaff...
CleantechA category of technologies, products, and services that aim to reduce negative environmental impacts through...
ClearDescribing timber that is free from defects such as knots, splits, or decay, indicating a high quality and...
Clearance timeThe interval following a yellow traffic signal indication and preceding the green indication for an opposing...
ClearcutA forestry practice involving the harvesting of all trees in a designated area, regardless of size or...
ClearcutterA person or machine engaged in the harvesting method of clearcutting, where most or all trees in a designated...
ClearerA mine worker tasked with removing obstructions, such as loose rock or debris, from haulage roads, conveyor...
ClearingThe process of interrupting the flow of current in a circuit, specifically to isolate a fault condition such...
ClearspanDescribing a structural system or space that is free of intermediate columns or supports across its width...
CLECCompetitive Local Exchange Carrier: A telecommunications company that competes with the incumbent local...
Cleft graftingA method of plant propagation where a scion (a detached shoot or bud) is inserted into a cleft or split made...
CLIA text-based interface used to interact with a computer program or operating system by typing commands. Users...
ClichéA printing plate, typically made of metal or polymer, that carries the etched or engraved image to be...
ClickableDescribing a rigid plastic foam that retains its shape and clean edges after being cut by a blade or punched...
ClickerA hand-operated or automated die cutting machine used to punch out shapes from sheets of material like...
Climbing laneAn additional lane provided on an uphill grade of a roadway to accommodate slower-moving vehicles, such as...
ClioA supermini car produced by the French manufacturer Renault since 1990, sold over several generations. It is...
ClipperAn electronic circuit that limits or 'clips' the amplitude of a signal to a predetermined maximum or minimum...
ClocheA type of flight control stick, typically found in early aircraft, that allowed pilots to control both pitch...
ClockA periodic signal that synchronizes the operations of digital circuits and components within an electronic...
Clock generatorAn electronic oscillator that produces a timing signal for synchronizing operations within a digital circuit...
Clock outTo record the time of departure from a workplace, formally ending a paid work period or shift. This action...
Clock rateThe frequency at which a central processing unit (CPU) or other digital circuit operates, measured in cycles...
Clock skewThe difference in arrival times of a clock signal at different components or flip-flops within a synchronous...
Clock speedThe rate at which a processor or other digital circuit executes its internal operations, expressed in cycles...
ClockedRelating to a digital logic circuit whose state transitions are synchronized by a periodic signal known as a...
Clock-face timetableA public transport schedule where services depart at the same minutes past each hour, making it easy for...
CloseThe act of completing a survey traverse or level loop by returning to the starting point or connecting to...
ClosedDescribing an electrical circuit that forms a complete path for current to flow from the power source...
Closed assembly timeThe time between joining two adhesive-coated parts and applying clamping pressure, while the glue line is...
Closed-cut valleyA roof valley finish in which the shingles of one roof plane run continuously across the valley and up the...
Closed-toeDescribing footwear that completely encloses the toes, providing protection and often a more formal...
Closet hookA short, versatile forcible entry tool with a D-shaped handle and a hook at the working end, designed for...
CloudA network of remote servers hosted on the internet for storing, managing, and processing data, rather than on...
CloveOne of the small, separable bulblets that make up a compound bulb, most notably found in garlic. Each clove...
CLRAn abbreviation for Current Limiting Resistor, a passive electrical component placed in a circuit to reduce...
ClubA mutual insurance association, such as a Protection and Indemnity (P&I) Club, formed by shipowners to...
Club carA passenger car on a train offering premium amenities, such as lounge seating, a bar, and sometimes dining...
ClutchA mechanical device that engages and disengages power transmission between two rotating shafts, such as an...
Clutch pedalA foot-operated lever in a manual transmission vehicle that disengages the clutch, temporarily disconnecting...
ClutchlessDescribing a transmission system that does not require manual operation of a clutch pedal by the driver for...
Clutchless manual transmissionA type of transmission that allows manual gear selection without the need for a traditional clutch pedal...
CLVA method for controlling the rotation speed of a disk, short for Constant Linear Velocity, to maintain a...
CMThe Command Module, the primary crew compartment of the Apollo spacecraft, designed to house the astronauts...
CMAQThe Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program, a United States federal program that provides...
CMFBAn abbreviation for Common-Mode Feedback, a circuit technique used in differential amplifiers to set and...
CMOA Contract Manufacturing Organization, an external company that provides manufacturing services to other...
CMOSA technology for constructing integrated circuits, Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS) fabrication...
CMRThe Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road, an international treaty...
CMSA software application or a set of related programs that provides capabilities for multiple users with...
CMUThe abbreviation for Concrete Masonry Unit, a standard rectangular block manufactured for use in building...
CMVAn abbreviation for Cucumber Mosaic Virus, a widespread plant pathogen that infects a broad range of crops...
CMVSSCanadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, a set of regulations established by Transport Canada that specify...
CMYCyan, Magenta, Yellow: A subtractive color model used in color printing where these three primary colors are...
CMYKCyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black: A subtractive color model used in four-color process printing, where these four...
CNAAn entity, designated as a CVE Numbering Authority, authorized by the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures...
CNCComputer Numerical Control: A method of automating machine tools through programmed commands. This system...
CNGCompressed natural gas, which is natural gas stored at high pressure, typically between 2,900 and 3,600...
C/oAn abbreviation for "care of," used in shipping and mailing addresses to indicate an intermediary recipient...
COAn abbreviation for Change Order, a formal document that modifies a contract or purchase order by adding...
CoachA passenger car designed to carry individuals on a railway journey, providing seating and sometimes other...
Coach screwA heavy-duty, large-diameter screw with a square or hexagonal head, designed for fastening timber to timber...
CoachlineA thin, decorative stripe painted or applied as a decal along the side of a vehicle's body, accentuating its...
Coal pusherA device in the tender of a steam locomotive that pushes coal forward toward the front of the tender, so that...
Coal rollerA modified diesel pickup truck that has been altered to intentionally emit large plumes of black exhaust...
CoalfaceThe exposed surface of a coal seam from which coal is extracted in a mine. This is the active working area...
Coaling plantA facility at a railway depot or yard designed for the efficient transfer of coal from storage to the tenders...
Coaling stageAn elevated platform or structure used for manually loading coal into the tenders of steam locomotives. Coal...
Coaling towerA tall, often concrete or steel structure containing a large bunker for storing coal, designed to...
CoatTo apply a layer of a substance onto the surface of an object, known as the substrate. This process is...
Coaxial cableAn electrical cable with an inner conductor surrounded by a concentric insulating layer, a tubular conducting...
COBChip-on-Board: A method of packaging integrated circuits where the bare semiconductor die is directly mounted...
CobbingA manual sorting process in mining where valuable ore is separated from waste rock by hand. Workers visually...
CobbleA malfunction in a rolling mill or similar continuous production line where the material being processed...
CobotA collaborative robot designed to work safely alongside human operators in a shared workspace without the...
CockadeA national roundel painted on the fuselage and wings of military aircraft to show their country of origin...
CockermegA wooden prop or strut used for temporary roof support in a coal mine, particularly in older British mining...
CockleA defect in a metal sheet or plate characterized by a localized bulge or wrinkle. This imperfection typically...
Co-CoA wheel arrangement classification for locomotives, indicating two independent bogies (trucks), each with...
COCOTAn acronym for Customer-Owned, Coin-Operated Telephone, a type of payphone that was owned and maintained by a...
CodeshareA business arrangement in the aviation industry where two or more airlines share the same flight, allowing...
COEAn abbreviation for Cab Over Engine, a truck design where the driver's cab is positioned directly above the...
CoextrusionA manufacturing process that simultaneously extrudes two or more different materials through a single die to...
CogA type of timber framing joint where a notch is cut in one beam to receive the full thickness of another that...
Cog jointA type of timber joint where a projecting tenon, or cog, on one piece of wood interlocks with a corresponding...
Cog millA type of mill, particularly a historic gristmill, that uses wooden gears, or cogs, to transmit power from...
CoilA passive electrical component formed by winding a conductor, such as wire, into a spiral or helical shape...
Coil whineAn audible high-frequency noise emitted by an electrical component, such as an inductor or transformer, when...
CoiloverA type of automotive suspension component that integrates a shock absorber and a coil spring into a single...
COLThe cost of living, an index that measures the amount of money needed to sustain a certain standard of living...
Cold cathodeAn electrode in a vacuum tube or gas-discharge lamp that emits electrons without requiring heating. Electron...
Cold flowThe gradual deformation of a material under sustained stress at temperatures below its recrystallization...
Cold frameA bottomless, unheated enclosure with a transparent top, typically made of glass or plastic, used to protect...
Cold patchAn asphalt-based material used for temporary or permanent repairs of potholes and cracks in pavement...
Cold rollTo process metal by passing it through a pair of rollers at a temperature below its recrystallization point...
Cold rollingA metal forming process where metal is passed through rollers at room temperature, below its...
Cold shortDescribing a metal, especially iron or steel, that is brittle and cracks when worked at room temperature or...
Cold treatmentA post-harvest process involving exposing fruits, vegetables, or other agricultural products to specific low...
Cold workTo deform a metal plastically at a temperature below its recrystallization point, typically at room...
Cold workingThe plastic deformation of a metal below its recrystallization temperature, which increases its strength and...
Cold-bloodedDescribing an engine that is difficult to start or runs poorly when its internal components are at ambient...
Cold-shutA casting defect characterized by a discontinuity or lap on the surface of a cast metal part, formed when two...
CollarThe uppermost part of a mine shaft or borehole, located at the surface. This section is reinforced with...
CollaringThe initial stage of drilling a borehole or shaft, involving the creation of a stable, wide opening at the...
CollectorOne of the three terminals of a bipolar junction transistor (BJT), responsible for collecting the charge...
Collector shoeA device mounted on a railway vehicle that makes contact with an electrified third rail to draw electrical...
ColletA type of chuck that forms a collar around an object to hold it tightly, typically used in machinery for...
Colony collapse disorderA phenomenon characterized by the sudden disappearance of worker bees from a honey bee colony, leaving behind...
ColophonA statement placed at the end of a book or document, providing details about its production. It typically...
ColorA characteristic used in mineral identification, referring to the appearance of a mineral under reflected or...
Color separationThe process of breaking down a full-color original image into individual single-color components for...
Colour barA strip of standardized color patches printed on the edge of a press sheet, outside the trim area, used to...
Colour light signalA railway signal that conveys instructions to train drivers using colored lights, rather than mechanical arms...
ColumbianA type of hand-operated printing press, invented by George Clymer in the early 19th century, known for its...
Column inchA unit of measurement for advertising space in newspapers and magazines, calculated by multiplying the number...
Column shifterA gearshift lever for a vehicle's transmission that is mounted on the steering column. This design frees up...
ComaAn optical aberration that causes off-axis point sources of light to appear as comet-shaped blurs rather than...
ComaticRelating to or affected by coma, an optical aberration that causes off-axis point sources to appear...
CombA process in textile manufacturing that removes short fibers, neps, and impurities from cotton or wool...
Combination carA railway passenger car designed to serve multiple functions, typically combining passenger seating with a...
Combinational circuitA type of digital logic circuit whose output is solely a function of its current inputs, without any...
Combinational logicA type of digital logic circuit where the output is solely a function of the current inputs. It does not...
Combine harvesterA self-propelled agricultural machine that performs multiple harvesting operations in a single pass. It cuts...
Combined cycleA power generation system that integrates a gas turbine with a steam turbine to achieve higher overall...
Combing ridgeA ridge finish on a slate roof in which the topmost row of slates projects above the line of the ridge...
CombyDescribing a railroad wheel whose tread shows a network of fine cracks over a small area, a defect that...
CommercialRelating to aviation activities conducted for profit, involving the transport of passengers or cargo for...
ComminutionThe process of reducing the particle size of solid material through crushing, grinding, or other mechanical...
Commodity exchangeA marketplace where raw or primary products, such as agricultural goods, metals, and energy, are bought and...
CommodoreA naval rank senior to captain and junior to rear admiral, or a title given to the senior captain of a convoy...
Common carrierA telecommunications or utility company that is required by law to provide its services to any customer upon...
Common crossingThe component of a railway turnout where the rails of two tracks intersect, permitting wheel flanges to pass...
CommonalityThe degree to which components, parts, or processes are shared across different products, systems, or...
Communications satelliteAn artificial satellite positioned in Earth's orbit that relays radio telecommunications signals. It receives...
CommutateTo reverse the direction of electric current in an armature winding of a direct current (DC) motor or...
CommutationThe process of switching the direction of current flow in the windings of an electric motor or generator to...
CommuterAn individual who travels regularly between a place of residence and a place of work or study, using public...
Commuter railA passenger rail service operating within and around metropolitan areas, primarily serving daily travelers...
CompandingA technique used in telecommunications to compress and then expand an analog signal, reducing the dynamic...
CompandorAn electronic device that performs companding, which involves compressing a signal's dynamic range before...
Compass planeA hand plane with a flexible steel sole that can be adjusted to be either convex or concave, allowing it to...
Compass swingThe process of calibrating a ship's magnetic compass to correct for deviation, which is the error caused by...
CompatibilityThe ability of different electrical components, devices, or systems to operate together without interference...
ComplementA color that, when mixed with another color, produces a neutral color like white, gray, or black. In additive...
ComplianceThe reciprocal of stiffness, representing the degree to which an object deforms under an applied force. It...
Compliance carAn alternative-fuel or zero-emissions vehicle that an automaker sells in specific jurisdictions primarily to...
ComposeTo arrange individual pieces of type, blocks, or images into lines, paragraphs, and pages for printing. This...
Composing frameA sturdy wooden or metal stand with a sloping top, used by compositors to hold cases of type and to...
Composing ruleA thin strip of metal, typically brass or steel, used in letterpress printing to separate lines of type...
CompositeA type of railway carriage that contains compartments or sections of more than one class of accommodation...
Composite board insulationA type of rigid insulation panel made by combining two or more different insulation materials or by...
Composite carriageA railway passenger car that incorporates seating or compartments for more than one class of travel, such as...
Composite video, blanking, and syncA single analog signal, abbreviated CVBS, that combines the video information (luma and chrominance)...
Compost heapA pile of organic materials, such as plant debris, food scraps, and manure, undergoing decomposition...
CompoundA type of steam locomotive engine that uses steam expansively in two or more stages, first in high-pressure...
Compound curveA curved surface in metalworking that changes its radius of curvature along its length or across its width...
CompressionThe process in an internal combustion engine where the piston moves upward in the cylinder, reducing the...
Compression ratioThe ratio of the volume of the combustion chamber when the piston is at its lowest point (bottom dead center)...
Compression sockA specialized hosiery item designed to apply graduated pressure to the leg, with the tightest compression at...
CompressorAn electronic circuit that reduces the dynamic range of an audio signal by decreasing the gain for signals...
Computational fluid dynamicsA branch of fluid mechanics that uses numerical methods and algorithms to solve and analyze problems that...
Computer architectureThe conceptual design and fundamental operational structure of a computer system, encompassing the...
Computer chipA miniature electronic circuit fabricated on a semiconductor material, typically silicon, that performs...
Computer-controlled timingThe precise regulation of events or processes within a system using a computer or micro-controller. This...
ConcaveDescribing a surface that curves inward, resembling the interior of a sphere or a dish. This shape is often...
Concavo-convexDescribing a lens or mirror that has one surface that is concave (curved inward) and the other surface that...
ConcentratorA facility or plant where valuable minerals are separated from gangue, or waste rock, to produce a more...
Concept carA prototype vehicle designed and built by an automaker to showcase new styling, technology, or design...
ConciatorA skilled glassmaker responsible for mixing the raw materials, or batch, that will be melted to create glass...
Concrete masonry unitA standard rectangular block, also known as a CMU, manufactured for use in building construction. Made from...
ConcretionA hard, compact mass of mineral matter that forms within sedimentary rock or soil. These masses develop when...
ConcurrencyA stretch of road that two or more numbered or named routes share, so a single section of pavement carries...
CondenserAn optical component, typically a lens or system of lenses, designed to gather light from a source and focus...
Conditioning timeThe period required for a textile material to reach moisture equilibrium with the surrounding atmosphere...
Conducted interferenceElectrical noise or unwanted signals that propagate through power lines, signal cables, or other conductive...
Conformal opticsOptical systems where the outer surface of the optical element conforms to the aerodynamic shape of a...
Conjugate redox pairA pair of chemical species that are interconverted by the gain or loss of electrons in a redox...
Connect timeThe duration for which a device or system maintains an active connection to a network or another device. This...
Connect upTo establish an electrical or mechanical link between two or more components, systems, or devices, allowing...
ConnectionA point in a transportation network where passengers or freight can transfer between different routes, modes...
ConnectivityThe ability of devices, systems, or networks to establish and maintain communication with each other. This...
ConnectorA device that joins electrical conductors or mechanical components to establish a physical and electrical or...
ConoscopicRelating to the observation of interference patterns produced by polarized light passing through a...
ConrodA component within a reciprocating engine that links the piston to the crankshaft, also known as a connecting...
ConservativeRelating to a design or operational approach that prioritizes safety, reliability, and established methods...
ConsistThe specific arrangement and composition of locomotives and cars that make up a train. It describes the order...
ConsolidatorA freight forwarding company or agent that combines multiple smaller shipments from different consignors into...
ConstellationA group of artificial satellites working together as a system to provide global or regional coverage for...
ConstringenceA measure of a transparent material's dispersion, indicating how much its refractive index varies with the...
Construction unitA combination of items used in manufacturing as the basis for computing costs and materials needs, so that a...
Constructive interferenceThe phenomenon where two or more waves combine to form a resultant wave of greater amplitude. This occurs...
ContactThe surface or boundary between two different types of rock or geological formations. In mining, the contact...
Contact shoeA device mounted on the bogie of an electric train or tram that slides along a live conductor rail to collect...
Contact wireAn overhead electrical conductor from which electric trains, trams, or trolleybuses collect power using a...
ContactorAn electrically controlled switch used for switching an electrical power circuit, similar to a relay but...
ContainerA standardized, reusable steel box used for the intermodal transport of goods without the need for unloading...
Container flatA type of railway flatcar specifically designed to transport intermodal containers. These wagons feature...
Container plantA plant grown in a pot, planter, or other artificial receptacle rather than directly in the ground. This...
Container portA maritime terminal facility specifically equipped to handle intermodal freight containers transferred...
Container wagonA type of railway freight car specifically designed for transporting intermodal containers, featuring a flat...
Containment lineA physical barrier established to prevent the spread of a hazardous material spill, fire, or other incident...
ContentionA situation in a communication system where multiple devices attempt to access a shared transmission medium...
Continuous variable valve timingAn automotive engine technology that adjusts the timing of valve lift events over a continuous range, rather...
Continuum mechanicsA branch of mechanics that analyzes the behavior of materials modeled as continuous masses rather than...
ContoneContinuous tone: Describing an image where colors and shades smoothly transition from one to another without...
ContracteeThe party that receives goods, services, or work from a contractor under the terms of a formal agreement...
Control armA hinged suspension link that connects the vehicle's chassis to the steering knuckle or wheel hub, allowing...
Control busA physical collection of conductors that carries control signals between a central processing unit (CPU) and...
Control carA non-powered railway car fitted with a driver's cab, front lights and the controls needed to run a train...
Control jointA planned and sawed or grooved line in concrete or masonry surfaces designed to regulate where cracks will...
Control keyA modifier key on a computer keyboard, labeled 'Ctrl', that alters the function of other keys when pressed...
Control surfaceA movable aerodynamic device on an aircraft, such as an aileron, elevator, or rudder, used to change the...
ControllerA device or system that manages and regulates the behavior of other devices or processes within an industrial...
ConventionalRelating to standard agricultural practices that are widely adopted within a region, in contrast to...
Conventional memoryThe first 640 kilobytes of random-access memory (RAM) in an IBM PC compatible computer running DOS. This...
ConverterA metallurgical vessel used to refine molten metal by blowing air or oxygen through it, oxidizing impurities...

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