Glossary

Assam psychrometer

A psychrometer, shielded from radiation, in which the air is blown over the bulbs of the two thermometers with a […]

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ASSE

Abbr. for American Society of Sanitary EngineeringĀ

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asphaltum

1. Natural asphalt. 2. In painting, asphalt from residues of crude mineral oil.

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aspiration

In an air-conditioned room, the pulling of room air into the moving air-stream which is discharging from a diffuser.

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aspirator

A device which draws a stream of liquid or air through it by means of suction which is produced by

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ASR

Abbr. for automatic sprinkler riserĀ

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asphalting

The process of applying asphalt for various construction purposes, as in waterproofing basements and roof decks.

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