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Table 8-5. Definitions of Common Painting Terms -- Continued
Definitions
Common Painting Terms
Any substance which slows or prevents chemical reaction or
Inhibitor
corrosion.
The intensity of a color is its purity or saturation. For example, an
Intensity
intense red is one which is a very strong, pure red color.
A term which usually indicates that the material dries by evapora-
Lacquer
tion and forms a film from the nonvolatile constituents.
(Brightness, reflectance, value) Position on the gray scale between
Lightness
pure black and pure white.
Oil loving.
Lipophilic
An increase in the consistency of a paint resulting in a rubbery or
Livering
coagulated mass.
The gloss of a finish.
Luster
Organic surfaces exposed to high temperature-humidity atmos-
Mildew
pheres are attacked by fungus growth. This is a dark discoloration.
Usually a mold type of fungus but more commonly called "mildew".
A petroleum fraction with boiling range between 300 and 400F.
Mineral Spirits
A film defect associated with spraying. Appears as circular
Mottling
imperfections.
A substance produced by the treatment of cotton or wood fibers
Nitrocellulose
with nitric acid. Used in lacquers.
Impervious to light or not translucent.
Opaque
A pebbled film surface similar to the skin of an orange in ap-
Orange Peel
pearance. It is caused by too rapid drying before leveling takes
place.
A compound containing carbon and hydrogen and in some cases
Organic
other elements such as oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, phosphorus, the
halogens, etc.
A tint. A color to which white has been added.
Pastel
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