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AGC

Abbr. for Associated General Contractors age hardening An aging process in certain metals, at room temperature, which results in increased […]

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age softening

The loss of strength and hardness at room temperature which takes place in certain alloys owing to spontaneous reduction of

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afterflaming

The continued flaming combustion of a material after the exposing flame has been removed.

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afterglow

The glow in a material after the removal of an external source of fire to which it is exposed, or

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AG

1. Abbr. for above grade 2. Abbr. for against the grain

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AGA

Abbr. for American Gas Association

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AFNOR

Abbr. for Association Francaise de Normalisation

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