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Term Definition
Chromium Oxide Green. Green pigment which is extremely permanent in color and has good resistance to both alkali and heat.  
Chromium Oxide. See Chromium Oxide Green.  
Chromium. A blue-white metallic element, used as a shiny decorative electroplated coating.  
Chromometer. An instrument used to indicate the color of light liquids and oils; also called a Colorimeter.  
Chronometer. A timepiece; a clock.  
Chuck. An attachment for holding a tool in a machine, as a bit on a drill.  
Chute, Mail. See Mail Chute.  
Chute, Trash. See Trash Chute.  
Chute. An inclined plane, sloping channel, or passage down or through which materials may pass.  
CI. Cast iron.  
Circle Cutter. An adjustable scribe tool for cutting circular patterns or openings for lighting fixtures and other devices in gypsum board.  
Circuit Breaker. An overcurrent protection device.  
Circuit Protector. A device that will open an electrical circuit in the event of an overload, thus protecting operating equipment and other components from damage.  
Circuit Vent. This is a group plumbing vent that extends from the front of the last fixture of the horizontal group to the vent stack; this type of vent may be used when the circuit carries the drainage of from two to eight urinals, water closets, stall showers, or sinks.  
Circuit, Parallel. See Parallel Circuit.  
Circuit, Pilot. See Pilot Circuit.  
Circuit, Series. See Series Circuit.  
Circuit. The path of an electric current from the source.  
Circular Mil. A unit of length used in wire sizes.  
Circular Saw. A power saw with a circular cutting blade, either in the form of a portable hand tool or a stationary table saw.  
Circulating Fireplace. A fireplace that has cold air intakes and hot air outlets into and out of a heat exchanger that is built into the firebox to enhance the effectiveness of a fireplace as a heating system.  
Circulation Path. An exterior or interior way of passage from one place to another for pedestrians, including, but not limited to, aisles, walks, hallways, courtyards, stairways, and stair landings.  
Circulation Piping System. The piping between a pool, spa or hot tub structure and the mechanical equipment; usually includes suction piping, face piping and return piping.  
Circulation Pump. A pump that moves fluids in a piping system such as in a domestic hot water system or in a hot water heating system.  
Circulation System. Entire flow arrangement of fittings, pipework, and equipment.  
Circumference. The enclosing boundary of a circle or other figure enclosed by a curve.  
CISPI. Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute.  
Cistern. A tank for storing water.  
Citronella Oil. An oil with a peculiar odor, obtained from a species of grass grown in Asia.  
City Hall. A building housing city government administrative offices.  

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