Glossary

Glossary

autogenous volume change

The change in volume produced by continued hydration of cement, exclusive of effects of external forces or change of water

Glossary

automatic circuit recloser

A self-controlled device for automatically interrupting and reclosing an alternating current circuit with a predetermined sequence of opening and reclosing,

Glossary

aureole

A pointed oval frame or glory around the head or body of a sacred figure; the radiance surrounding it.

Glossary

auricular

Said of the shape of an ornament of organic and dynamic forms that resemble the ear.

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