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flange angle

One of the component parts of the top or bottom flange in a girder.

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flanch, flaunch

To widen and slant the top of a chimney stack so that water is directed away from the flue.

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flammable liquid

Any liquid having a flash point below 140°F (60°C) and having an absolute vapor pressure not exceeding 40 lb per

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flammable

Subject to easy ignition and rapid flaming combustion.

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flame treating

A method of rendering inert thermoplastic objects receptive to inks, lacquers, paints, adhesives, etc., by bathing them in an open

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flame-spread index

A numerical designation, applied to a building material, which is a comparative measure of the ability of the material to

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