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F
FILTER – A device which removes dirt from the air or a fluid.
FLASH POINT – The lowest temperature at which the vapors of a solvent will ignite and burn.
FOULED –
FRAYED –
GASKET –
Spoiled; dirty; having an offensive odor.
Something which has been worn away or
G
unravelled, usually by rubbing.
A seal or packing used between matched machine parts or around pipe joints to prevent
the escape of gas or fluid.
GOGGLES – A device used to protect the eyes from dust, dirt, flying chips, etc.
I
INITIAL – The first or starting condition.
INTERMITTENT – Stopping and starting at intervals.
MALFUNCTION –
MANUALLY – By
MANUFACTURER
M
Occurs when a unit fails to operate normally.
hand; employing human rather than mechanical energy.
—The company which makes an item or piece of equipment for sale.
MATERIEL – Equipment, apparatus, and supplies of an organization such as an army.
O
OBSTRUCTION – An obstacle.
P
PIVOT – A short rod or shaft about which a related part rotates; the act of turning on or as if on a
pivot.
POTTING – To embed with an insulating or protective material.
R
RECOMMENDATIONS – Suggestions for change; advice given usually to make an improvement.
REQUIRE – To demand or need.
S
SCOPE – The extent of an activity or concept; the amount of information covered as in a book.
SOLVENT – A liquid that can dissolve another substance.
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