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vacuum freeze-drying
The process of drying books, documents, etc., within a negative
pressured chamber.
vacuum pressure
Negative pressure as related to the lift and airflow of an
extraction unit.
vapor barrier
A water-resistant material as used to prevent the passage of
moisture and vapors.
vapor pressure
Pressure as exerted from a vapor that is in equilibrium state with a
liquid or solid.
VAT
Vinyl asbestos tile, contains asbestos fibers; hazardous.
VCT
Vinyl composition tile, a glass fiber-flooring tile.
veneer
A thin layer of material; wood, plastic, metal, etc. as glued to a
substrate material for strength and/ or decorative features.
vinyl
Thermoplastics, constructed from vinyl chlorides through
polymerization.
vinyl chloride monomer
CHCICH2, used in the manufacturing of PVC's and found to be
carcinogenic
viscosity
The property of a fluid that resist force causing fluids to flow.
visqueen
Polyethylene as used as a vapor barrier.
visual inspection
The inspection of a loss site without the use of instruments.
VOC
Volatile Organic Compound, any organic matter that is capable of
liquefying into a gases matter.
VOC Test Tubes
Gas vapor detector tubes used in detecting gas vapors.
volt
The measure of electrical potential.
vulcanization
A chemical process where rubber compounds lose their plasticity and
is irreversible.
