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GLOSSARY
ACUTE-
Ending in a sharp point: as being or forming an angle
less than 90 degrees.
AMBIENT -
An encompassing atmosphere.
ANNULAR-
Forming a ring.
AXIAL-
Situated around, in the direction of, on, or along an axis.
AXIS -
A straight line about which a body or a geometric figure
rotates or may be supposed to rotate.
BABBITT -
A metal alloy used to line bearings.
BEVEL -
An instrument consisting of two rules or arms jointed
together and opening to any angle for drawing angles or
adjusting surfaces to be given a bevel.
CONICAL -
Resembling a cone in shape or fashion.
DETENT-
Device for positioning and holding one mechanical part
in relation with another.
FERRULE-
Ring or cap put around the tool handle to prevent splitting.
FLUX -
A substance (as rosin) applied to surfaces to be joined by
soldering, brazing, or welding to clean and free them from
oxide and promote their union.
GALVANIC CORROSION -
Metal corrosion due to direct current of electricity.
INTERGRANULAR CORROSION -
Severe loss of ductility of a metal.
KERF-
The width of a cut or notch made by a saw or cutting torch.
KNURLED -
Series of beads or ridges on a metal surface to aid in
gripping.
LAPPING -
To provide a gas-and-liquid-tight seal.
LONGITUDINAL -
Placed or running lengthwise.
NEUTRALIZATION -
To make chemically neutral.
OXYCHLORIDE -
A compound of oxygen with chlorine.
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