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Term Definition
HP Sodium Lamp. A high-pressure sodium vapor lamp that produces a wide-spectrum yellow light.  
HP. High Pressure.  
HPMA. Hardwood Plywood Manufacturers Association.  
HPVA. Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association.  
Hub Union. A pipe fitting used to join two pipes without turning either pipe.  
Hub. 1. A surveyors bench mark; used as a starting point for measuring elevations and horizontal distances. 2. The enlarged end of a hub and spigot cast-iron pipe.  
Hub. see Bell.  
Hue. Color.  
Human Relations. A behavioral aspect of management -- handling of personnel and the consideration of each problem from the employees point of view; the success or failure of the business often depends on the relationship between management and personnel.  
Humidification. The addition of moisture to air, thereby increasing the latent heat.  
Humidified Bond. In gypsum wallboard, the ability of the surfacing paper to resist delamination from the core under extremely high humidity conditions.  
Humidifier. A device for supplying or maintaining humidity in a conditioned space.  
Humidistat. Electrical control which is operated by changing humidity.  
Humidity Ratio. The weight of water vapor per unit weight of dry air; also called Specific Humidity.  
Humidity. The amount of water vapor in a given volume of air.  
Hump Joint. see Crowned Joint.  
Humus. Decayed organic matter; a dark fluffy swamp soil composed chiefly of decayed vegetation; also called peat.  
Hung Slab. A nonstructural concrete slab having no bearing on walls, being totally supported from above by an overhead structural element.  
Hurricane. A tropical cyclone with winds over 74 miles per hour; usually accompanied by rain, thunder, and lightning.  
Hut. A small or temporary dwelling of simple construction.  
Hutment. A collection of huts.  
HVAC Control. An apparatus that controls a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system.  
HVAC. Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning system.  
HW. Hot Water.  
Hydrant Removal. The act or process of removing an old hydrant.  
Hydrant, Wall. see Wall Hydrant.  
Hydrant. 1. A discharge pipe with a valve and threaded outlet from which water may be drawn from a water main; a faucet. 2. Fire hydrant; fire plug.  
Hydrate. 1. A chemical combination of water with another compound or an element. 2. Hydrated Lime.  
Hydrated Lime. Calcium hydroxide, a dry powder obtained by treating quicklime with water; also called Hydrate.  
Hydration. The process of adding water to a substance.  

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