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access

A means of approach, e.g., a road, street, or walk.

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acceptance test

A test conducted by a purchaser (or an agent thereof) (a) to determine if the material, devices, or equipment delivered conforms to the

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acceptable air quality

Inside a building, air that is free of harmful concentrations of contaminants and that is judged acceptable to at least 80% of the

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accent lighting

Any directional lighting which emphasizes a particular object or draws attention to a particular area.

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acceleration of gravity (g)

The acceleration produced by the force of gravity at the surface of the earth. (By international agreement the value of g is 386.089

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acceleration stress

In a wire rope (or the like), the additional stress imposed as a result of the acceleration of the load.

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