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electrical fire


A fire originating in an electrical device or wiring, often characterized by a distinctive, pungent odour.
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mildew resistant


Fabric treated to make it resistant to fungi; e.g., mould and mildew.
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dry air


Air with no suspended moisture vapour. At sea level 14 cubic feet of dry air weighs one pound.
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eye protection


Recommended safety glasses, chemical splash goggles, face shields, etc.
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pollutants


Substances added to the environment which have a deleterious effect on living creatures.
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sanitary water


Relatively potable (drinkable, healthy) water that may come from a variety of sources, especially from broken fresh water pipes. Water that will not cause disease or harm when consumed by humans.
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sanitise


The act or process of reducing micro organisms to safe levels as judged by public health agencies; a substance that limits or controls micro organisms when used according to manufacturers instructions [..]
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saprophyte


Fungi or plants that live on dead or decaying organic matter. cp "parasitic"
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secondary damage


Damage which arises out of primary damage, such as airborne moisture, mildew, corrosion or fire odours.
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vapour density


The weight of a vapour or gas compared to the weight of an equal volume of air. Also, an expression of the density of a vapour or gas. Materials lighter than air have vapour densities less than 1.0 (e [..]
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