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	Eng ID	Term	Definition
	2881	list of lights	A publication tabulating navigational LIGHTS, with their locations, CANDLE POWERS, CHARACTERISTICS, etc. to assist in their identificatio... more A publication tabulating navigational LIGHTS, with their locations, CANDLE POWERS, CHARACTERISTICS, etc. to assist in their identification, and details of any accompanying FOG SIGNAL. A list of lights may contain other information useful to a navigator. Also called light list.
	2882	list of radio signals	A publication tabulating and combining particulars of: coast radio stations, port radio stations, RADIO DIRECTION FINDING STATIONS, RADIOBEA... more A publication tabulating and combining particulars of: coast radio stations, port radio stations, RADIO DIRECTION FINDING STATIONS, RADIOBEACONS, etc., as well as other information on radio services useful to a navigator.
	2883	lithification	The process of induration, cementation, petrification, consolidation, and crystallization which convert MAGMA and newly deposited SEDIMENTS ... more The process of induration, cementation, petrification, consolidation, and crystallization which convert MAGMA and newly deposited SEDIMENTS into ROCK.
	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... more 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 plate.
	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... more 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 to transfer an IMAGE to the PLATE or stone.
	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 l... more 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 lithographic material was Bavarian LIMESTONE; but zinc and aluminium are now used.
	2887	lithology	The scientific study of ROCKS. Literally, the science of STONES.
	2888	lithosphere	The solid, rocky part of the EARTH; EARTH's CRUST distinguished from ATMOSPHERE, HYDROSPHERE.
	2889	litre (or liter)	The basic unit of capacity in the METRIC SYSTEM. It is equal to one cubic decimetre.
	2890	littoral	(adj.). Of or pertaining to a SHORE, especially of the SEA.
	2891	littoral	(n.). A coastal region. INTERTIDAL ZONE.
	2892	local apparent noon	See NOON.
	2893	local apparent time	See TIME.
	2894	local attraction	LOCAL MAGNETIC DISTURBANCE. Also deflection of the PLUMB LINE due to a MOUNTAIN or other irregularity in EARTH's CRUST.
	2895	local frequency oscillator	An oscillator used to derive an intermediate frequency by beating with the signal carrying frequency in Superheterodyne reception.
	2896	local horizon	See HORIZON: APPARENT.
	2897	local hour angle	See HOUR ANGLE.
	2898	localizer	A radio facility which provides SIGNALS for lateral GUIDANCE of aircraft with respect to a RUNWAY centre line.
	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 called local a... more An ANOMALY of the MAGNETIC FIELD of the EARTH, extending over a relatively small area, due to local magnetic influences. Also called local attraction or magnetic anomaly.
	2900	local mean time	See TIME.
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