incunabulum1. The earliest stages or first traces of anything. 2. Extant copies of books produced in the earliest stages (before 1501) of printing fro

incunabulum:
1.-the earliest stages of first traces of anything.
2.- extant copies of books procuced in the earliest stages of printing from movable type.

Attrition

Attrition

Dictionary.com defines the word in the following ways:
Attrition–noun 1. a reduction or decrease in numbers, size, or strength: Our club has had a high rate of attrition because so many members have moved away. 2. a wearing down or weakening of resistance, esp. as a result of continuous pressure or harassment: The enemy surrounded the town and conducted a war of attrition. 3. a gradual reduction in work force without firing of personnel, as when workers resign or retire and are not replaced. 4. the act of rubbing against something; friction. 5. a wearing down or away by friction; abrasion.

it is E-Rod?

E-Rod

Although development with the diesel powerplant has not ceased, we have opted to include the GM E-Rod package. Like the diesel powerplant, the E-Rod allows specially constructed vehicles to be titled and registered in even the strictest of states (including California) when it comes to emissions standards. It's also widely known in the auto industry, loved by enthusiasts and car builders everywhere for it's ease of use in custom applications, ability to be modified be even low budget builders and obtain big leaps in performance, and heralded by many as one of the greatest engine lines ever produced.

CBP

reading I came across the acronym which means that no CBP
"the first point of contact with CBP when crossing"

ACRC

acronym found ACRC of its meaning areAir Conditioning and Refrigeration Center
See also: AD Converter, KELVIN SCALE (K), NATURAL GAS, CD CIRCUIT, RADIATION

BED

BED:A mass of ion-exchange resin particles contained in a column

impedimenta

impedimenta
Baggage or other things that retard one's progress.