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Term Definition
Concrete, Reinforced. See Reinforced Concrete.  
Concrete, Structural Lightweight. Concrete containing lightweight aggregate, not exceeding 115 pounds per cubic foot.  
Concrete, Terrazzo. See Terrazzo.  
Concrete. A mixture of portland cement, fine aggregate, coarse aggregate, admixtures, air, and water.  
Concurrent Heating. The application of supplemental heat to a structure during a welding or cutting operation.  
Concurrent. The point at which the line of action of several forces meet.  
Condemnation. A procre by which private property is acquired for public use by the legal process of eminent domain.  
Condensate Pump. A pump that removes water or condensation from an air-cooling unit.  
Condensate. A product obtained by cooling vapors of a substance being distilled.  
Condensation Drain. A drain pipe to carry off water condensed from the atmosphere.  
Condensation. The process of changing from a gaseous to a liquid state, especially as applied to water; liquid drops which form when a vapor is chilled below its boiling point; water droplets that deposit on surfaces whose temperature is below the dew point.  
Condense. Action of changing a gas or vapor to a liquid.  
Condenser Comb. Comb-like device, metal or plastic, used to straighten the metal fins on condensers or evaporators.  
Condenser Fan. Forced air device used to move air through air- cooled condenser.  
Condenser, Air-Cooled. Heat exchanger which transfers heat to surrounding air.  
Condenser, Water Cooled. Heat exchanger designed to transfer heat from hot gaseous refrigerant to water.  
Condenser. A heat exchanger in a refrigeration cycle used to discharge heat to the outside; commonly used types are water cooled, air cooled, and evaporative; condenser water is normally circulated through a cooling tower through which heat is distributed to the atmosphere.  
Condensing Pressure. Pressure inside a condenser at which refrigerant vapor gives up its latent heat of vaporization and becomes a liquid; this varies with the temperature.  
Condensing Temperature. Temperature inside a condenser at which refrigerant vapor gives up its latent heat of vaporization and becomes a liquid; this varies with the pressure.  
Condensing Unit Service Valves. Shutoff valves mounted on condensing unit to enable service technicians to install or service unit.  
Condensing Unit. Part of a refrigerating mechanism which pumps vaporized refrigerant from the evaporator, compresses it, liquefies it in the condenser and returns it to the refrigerant control.  
Conditioned Air. Air that has been heated, cooled, humidified, or dehumidified to maintain an interior space within the comfort zone; also called Tempered Air.  
Conditioned Water. In swimming pools, water treated with cyanuric acid or chlorinated isocyanurate to prevent chlorine from dissipating in sunlight.  
Condominium. Individual ownership of a unit in a multi-unit development, as dwellings, offices, storage, or manufacturing spaces; also includes ownership of an interest, in common with other owners, of common areas and facilities that serve the structure.  
Conductance. 1. The property of a material to conduct electric current. 2. A property of a material to conduct heat; a property of a slab of material equal to the quantity of heat, in BTU. per hour, that flows through 1 square foot of the slab, when a 1 degree F. temperature difference is maintained between the two sides.  
Conduction. Heat transfer from one particle to another in direct contact with it.  
Conductive Floor. Flooring material specifically designed to prevent electrostatic buildup and sparking.  
Conductive Mortar. A tile mortar to which specific electrical conductivity is imparted through the use of conductive additives.  
Conductive Terrazzo. A type of tile that prevents electrostatic buildup and sparking, that is made from specific conductive materials.  
Conductive Tile. Tile made from special body compositions or by methods that result in specific properties of electrical conductivity while retaining other normal physical properties of ceramic tile.  

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