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Term Definition
Permeable. Capable of being penetrated; having pores or openings that permit liquids or gases to pass through.  
Permeance. A materials resistance to water vapor transmission; the ratio of the rate of water vapor transmission through a material or assembly between its two parallel surfaces to the vapor pressure differential between the surfaces; see Water Vapor Transmission (WVT).  
Permutation. An ordered arrangement or grouping of a set of numbers or things; any one of the range of possible groupings.  
Perpend Bond. In masonry, a header brick or large stone extending through a wall so that one end appears on each side of the wall and acts as a binder.  
Perpendicular. standing at right angles to the plane of the horizon; vertical.  
Perpends. The vertical joints in the face of a wall with all joints directly over one another.  
Perpetual. Lasting forever.  
Personal Air Samples. An air sample taken with a sampling pump directly attached to the worker with the collecting filter and cassette placed in the workers breathing zone; these samples are required by the OSHA asbestos standards and the EPA Worker Protection Rule.  
Personal Ownership. The ownership of the business by one person; sole ownership or sole proprietor.  
Personal Property. Any property that is not real property; also called Chattel.  
Personnel Lift. An elevator for use by persons at a job site, a building, or structure.  
Personnel. The body of people employed in a business or on a project.  
Perspective. A drawing on a plane surface that represents an object as it appears to the eye; it cannot be scaled as the lines are foreshortened.  
PERT. Program Evaluation Review Technique.  
Pest Control. The act or process of the placement of devices or spraying of chemicals or powders to control the spread of insects and pests.  
Petcock. A small valve for draining or letting out air.  
Petty Cash Fund. A fund of cash that is established to make minor disbursements and avoid writing checks for small amounts.  
Pew. Bench-like seating in a church.  
pH Value. Measure of acidity or alkalinity; pH 7 is neutral; the pH values of acids are less than 7 and of alkalis (bases) greater than 7.  
PH. Measurement of the free hydrogen ion concentration in an aqueous solution.  
Pharmacy. A room or building devoted to the sale and dispensing of drugs, medical supplies, and related goods.  
Phase. Distinct functional operation during a cycle.  
Phased Application. The system of applying the felt plies of a built-up roofing membrane in two or more steps, separated by a delay normally of at least one day.  
Phenol. A caustic poisonous derivative of benzene present in coal tar and wood tar used in dilute form as an antiseptic and disinfectant.  
Phenol-Adelhyde Resins. Resins produced from phenols and formaldehyde.  
Phenolic Resins. Resin based essentially on reaction between phenol and formaldehyde.  
Phenolic-Resin Primer Sealer. Finish well suited for fir and other softwoods, which penetrates into pores of wood, dries and equalizes density of hard and soft grains.  
Phenol-Red. A dye which is yellow at a pH of 6.8 and turns a progressively deeper red color as the pH increases to 8.4. This is the most commonly used test reagent for pH in swimming pools.  
Phial. The sensing element on a thermostatic expansion valve.  
Phillips Screwdriver. A cross-tipped screwdriver for installing screws.  

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