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Term Definition
Molding, Bed. see Bed Molding.  
Molding, Lip. see Lip Molding.  
Molding, Picture. see Picture Molding.  
Molding, Rake. see Rake Molding.  
Molding. A strip of wood, metal or plastic trim, used to conceal joints or provide decoration; also spelled moulding.  
Mole Run. A meandering ridge in a roof membrane not associated with insulation or deck joints.  
Molecule. The smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound that can take part in a chemical reaction; a group of atoms that are linked together.  
Molliers Diagram. Graph of refrigerant pressure, heat, and temperature properties.  
Molybdenum. A metallic element that resembles chromium and tungsten in many properties, used in strengthening and hardening steel.  
Moment Connection. A connection between two structural members that is resistant to rotation between the members, as differentiated from a pin connection, which allows rotation.  
Moment Diagram. A graphical method of representing the value of the bending moment at any point along a beam.  
Moment Distribution. A method of structural analysis for continuous beams and rigid frames whereby successive converging corrections are made to an assumed set of moments until the desired precision is obtained; also known as the Hardy Cross method.  
Moment of Inertia. The summation of the products obtained by multiplying each individual unit of area by the square of its distance to an axis.  
Moment Resisting Frame. A structural frame composed of rigid joints in which the members and joints resist both vertical and horizontal forces.  
Moment, Negative. see Negative Moment.  
Moment, Positive. see Positive Moment  
Moment. A measure of the tendency to produce rotational motion, equal to the result of multiplying a the magnitude of a force) by its perpendicular distance from a particular axis or point; Bending Moment.  
Momentum. 1. The quantity of motion of a moving body, measured as a product of its mass and velocity. The impetus gained by movement.  
Monastery. A house for persons under religious vows.  
Monel Metal. An alloy of nickel with copper, aluminum, and iron that is resistant to corrosive liquids.  
Monitor Cabinet. A cabinet whose doors have louvered panels to allow for ventilation, light, or finish design.  
Monitor. A structure raised above the general roof level to provide vertical windows for light and air.  
Monkey Wrench. An adjustable wrench.  
Mono Pitch Truss. A truss which would develop a shed type roof.  
Monochlorodifluoromethane. Popular low temperature refrigerant, Freon 12 or R-22, with a boiling point of –41° F. at atmospheric pressure; cylinder color code is green.  
Monochromatic Harmony. Color harmony formed by using shades and tints of a single color.  
Monochromatic. Having or consisting of one color or hue.  
Monochrome Decoration. A single color decoration.  
Monocoque. A type of construction in which the outer skin carries all or a major part of the stresses.  
Monocottura. A single-fired tile manufactured by a process which allows the simultaneous firing of the clay with the glaze producing a finished tile with a single firing.  

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