antismudge ring
A frame attached around the perimeter of a ceiling-mounted air diffuser, which minimizes the formation of rings of dirt on […]
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antislip paint
A paint with a high coefficient of friction, caused by addition of sand, wood flour, or cork dust; used on
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antique glass
A textured cylinder glass of uneven thickness, used primarily in stained glass windows; similar in characteristics to the stained glass
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antipumping
A feature that prevents the reclosing of a circuit breaker until the cause of the closing has been corrected.
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antifriction latch bolt
In builders hardware, a latch bolt designed to reduce friction as the bolt engages the strike plate.
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antimonial lead, hard lead, regulus metal
An alloy containing 10 to 25% antimony and the balance lead; antimony increases the tensile strength and hardens the lead;