GLOSSARY

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m3 – Cubic metre.

A metric measure of volume, about 35.3 cubic feet, or 1.3 cubic yards.


MAKE UP AIR

Air that is brought into a building from outdoors through the ventilation system, and that has not been circulated previously through the building_s HVAC system.


MALAISE

A feeling of general discomfort, distress or uneasiness; an out-of-sorts feeling.


MALIGNANT

A condition of a tumour in which it has escaped normal growth regulation and has demonstrated the ability to invade local or distant structures, thereby disturbing the normal architecture or functional relationships of the tissue system.


MANIPULATION

Handling and positioning of furniture and other personal property required during the course of repairs.


MANOMETER

An analog or digital instrument that measures the static air pressure differential between two or more adjacent areas.


MARBLE

A metamorphic rock often possessing veins or shadings from minerals of various kinds; as general term, any rock that will polish, including dense lime stones.


MARKUP

An amount added to the cost price to cover overhead and profit, usually expressed as a percentage.


MASKING

1. A protection for surfaces adjacent paintwork, often involving removable tape or paper, installed to keep the protected surfaces free of paint; 2. applying a pleasing scent with the intention of covering an objectionable odour.


MASONRY UNITS

Natural or manufactured building materials of stone, burnt clay, concrete, of relatively small size, usually bonded with mortar or other adhesive.