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galvanized
A zinc coating applied on a metal surface through dipping or
electroplating to protect the metal from corrosion.
gases
A aeriform fluid consisting of fine particles as suspended in air,
having an indefinite expansion or shape, gaseous particles will
expand by their same fraction for every degree that the temperature
rises.
gauge
Judge, estimate, or appraise, the designated thickness of an item or
material based on a definite scale.
generator
A motor driven mechanical device that produces electricity, a
temporary means of power.
germicide
An agent used to destroy (kill) germs, microorganisms.
gauss
One one-hundred millionth of a volt, the unit of magnetic induction
equal to the magnetic flux density that will induce electromotive
forces.
glutaraldehyde
C5H8O2, a sanitizing agent used in the food processing industry,
from alydehyde.
grade
(1) The elevation of land. (2) Slope or incline of land. (3) The
classification of materials.
gram
The metric unit of mass weight, 1-pound equals 453.6 grams.
grain(s)
(1) The formation or direction of fibers in wood. (2) The weight or
measurement of moisture. (3) The texture of a surface.
Gray
Water
Category 2, Gray Water, can pose health risks and can contain
significant levels of chemical and biological contamination.
Examples of gray water are water
discharged from dishwashers, washing machines, sinks, showers,
aquariums
and waterbeds.
grease
Fatty or oily matter, lubrication, the melted fat of an animal.
green
board
A water-resistant sheetrock board used in bathrooms, kitchens and
utility rooms.
grit
A granule used in sandpaper or as a blasting media.
ground
water
Water from beneath the soil, below standing water, generally
excluded from basic insurance policies.
grout
Mortar, the filling of joints with grout; ceramic tile, masonry,
anchor bolts, etc.
gypsum board
CaSO42H2O, sheetrock, drywall, made from lime and paper faced.
