ACI
Abbr. for American concrete Institute
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achromatic
Said of architecture that is without color, for example, the white buildings of Greek Revival.
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Achaemenid architecture
An architecture developed under the Achaemenid rulers of Persia (6th to 4th cent. B.C.) by a synthesis and eclectic adaptation of architectural
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acetylene torch
A torch, used in welding and in metal cutting, which is operated by compressed acetylene gas and oxygen.
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accumulator
1. In a refrigeration system, a storage chamber for low-side liquid refrigerant; also called a surge drum or surge header. 2. In