A covalent bond between the amine end of one amino acid and the acid end of another amino acid. PICTURE. peptides Short chains of amino acids. ~ /PEP-tide/ A covalent bond between two amino acids; forms when the amino group of one amino acid bonds to the carboxyl group of another and water is eliminated.
Home > Shopping Tools > Weather Station Glossary of Terms > wind vane (definition) A wind vane is a device that measures the direction of the wind. The wind vane is usually combined with the anemometer. Wind direction is the direction from which the wind is blowing.
A wind turbine is a device that converts the wind's kinetic energy into electrical power. Wind turbines are manufactured in a wide range of vertical and horizontal axis types. The smallest turbines are used for applications such as battery charging for auxiliary power for boats or caravans or to power traffic warning signs.