GLOSSARY

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DEPRESSURIZATION

A condition that occurs when air pressure inside a structure is lower than air pressure outside.


DERMAL TOXICITY

Adverse effects resulting from skin exposure to a substance.


DERMATITIS

Inflammation of the skin.


DESICCANT

A chemical agent that absorbs moisture (e.g., lithium chloride, silica gel). see _dehumidification and dehumidifier_


DESIGNATED AREA

Water-damaged or contaminated work areas where contaminated contents are cleaned or handled, and where personnel working therein must have appropriate training, instruction and personal protective equipment.


DESTRUCTIVE TESTING

The application of test procedures which damage or destroy the subject tested.


DETERGENCY

The ability to clean or remove soiling.


DETERGENT

A cleaning agent. Usually, the term detergent refers to a prepared compound that may include surfactants, builders, dry solvents, softeners, brighteners, fragrances, etc. but does not include true soap. see _anionic, cationic,


DEW POINT

The temperature at which humidity in air reaches saturation (100% RH) and will condense from that air to form condensation or _dew_ on surfaces. Fog (condensed moisture in air) forms in air when dry bulb temperature and dew point are within 2o


DIAGNOSTICS

The application of systematic test protocols and software to evaluate the operation of computers, peripherals, and other complex devices.