GLOSSARY

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MASTIC

A dough-like synthetic adhesive.


MATCH

The quality of being identical or nearly so; a measure of similarity between objects, textures or colours.


Material Safety Data Sheet

(MSDS) – Document that chemical manufacturers must supply with their hazardous products to describe the chemical_s general properties, its hazards, and how to safely use, handle and store it.


MESOPHILLIC

Able to grow under moderate temperature and humidity (moisture) conditions (e.g., certain fungi).


METABOLISM

The biochemical reactions by which energy is made available for the use of an organism. Metabolism includes all chemical transformations occurring in an organism from the time a nutrient substance enters, until it has been used and the waste excreted.


METABOLITE

Any substance produced in or by biological processes.


METALITES

The enclosed air space provides improved thermal insulation.


METRE

A unit of length in the metric system. One metre is about 39 inches.


mg

see _milligram_


mg/kg

Milligrams per kilogram. A metric weight ratio used to express toxicological doses. see _g/kg_