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Term Definition
Carbon. A nonmetallic element found native, as in the diamond and graphite, or as a constituent of coal, petroleum, and asphalt, of limestone and other carbonates, and of organic compounds; when combined with iron, forms various kinds of steel; in solid form, it is used as an electrode for arc welding; as a mold, it will hold weld metal; motor brushes are made from carbon.  
Carbon-Arc Cutting. An arc-cutting process wherein the severing of metals is effected by melting with the heat of an arc between a carbon electrode and the base metal.  
Carbon-Arc Welding. An arc-welding process wherein coalescence is produced by heating with an electric arc between a carbon electrode and the work and no shielding is used; pressure may or may not be used and filler metal may or may not be applied.  
Carbonation. Reaction between the products of portland cement and carbon dioxide to produce calcium carbonate.  
Carbonizing Flame. See Rcing Flame.  
Carborundum. Trademark. A compound of carbon and silicon used as an abrasive.  
Carcinogen. Any substance that produces cancer.  
Card Access Control. An entry device that is operated by a small magnetized plastic card, similar to a credit card.  
Carillon. A set of bells sounded either from a keyboard or manually.  
Carnuba Wax. A hard wax obtained from species of palm grown mostly in Brazil.  
Carpenter Pencil. A sturdy pencil with a thick rectangular lead for marking lumber.  
Carpenter. A craft worker skilled in woodwork, especially of the structural kind.  
Carpenters Saw . See Handsaw.  
Carpenters Level. A hand tool consisting of a wood or metal bar with spirit levels attached, used for establishing plumbness and levelness of construction members.  
Carpentry, Finish. The finish woodwork installation such as base, casing, doors, stairs, paneling; all woodwork installed after plastering or drywall.  
Carpentry, Rough. The preliminary framing, boxing, and sheeting of a wood frame building.  
Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI). PO Box 2048, Dalton, Georgia 30722, (706) 278-3176.  
Carpet Base. 1. Vinyl or rubber base attached to the wall with adhesive and installed as a finish for carpeting. 2. A base made of carpeting serving the same purpose.  
Carpet Lining. See Carpet Padding.  
Carpet Padding. A jute, felt ,hair, foam, or plastic rubber underlayment installed under carpeting to increase underfoot comfort, to absorb pile-crushing forces and to rce impact sound transmission; also called Cushioning, Lining, or Underlay.  
Carpet Plate. A thin piece of ornamental metal that the rough edges of carpet is connected to at doorways or at the junction of carpet to another flooring material to form a clean ending point.  
Carpet strip. See Base Shoe.  
Carpet Tack. A small tack used for attaching carpeting to wood floors.  
Carpet Tile. Carpet that comes in sheets or small squares and is installed with the use of adhesives.  
Carpet. General designation of fabric constructions which serve as soft floor coverings, especially those which cover the entire floor and are fastened to it, as opposed to rugs; see also Woven, Tufted, Knitted, Punched, and Flocked carpets.  
Carport. An open-sided shelter with a roof for a car, usually beside a house.  
Carrel. A small cubicle for an individual reader in a library.  
Carrene. Refrigerant in Group One (R-11); chemical combination of carbon, chlorine and fluorine.  
Carriage Bolt. A bolt with a round smooth head that is threaded; a bolt with a square neck directly under the head to prevent its rotation.  
Carriage. The framing support of the steps and risers of a flight of stairs; also called Rough Horse and Stair Horse.  

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