GLOSSARY

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DRY SMOKE

Fire residues characterized by loose, non-smeary particles which tend to remain on the surface. Dry smoke reflects a freely burning fire with cellulose materials as a primary fuel.


DRY SPONGE

(CLEAN) The removal of residues by applying a cellular rubber sponge.


DRYING GOAL

A target moisture level based on either dry standard or known equilibrium moisture content (EMC).


DRYWALL

A wall or ceiling covering consisting of gypsum mixed with plaster of Paris to form a rigid core material sandwiched between cellulose outer coverings (cardboard). see _gypsum_


DUCT CLEANING

The removal of residues, contaminants or debris from the interior of air ducts. A variety of methods may be used, depending on the configuration of the air system and the nature of the residues.


DWELLING

A building designed or used as a habitation by one or more families.


ECOLOGY

The relationship of living things to one another and their environment.


ECOSYSTEM

The interacting system of a biological community and its environmental surroundings.


EDEMA

An abnormal accumulation of clear watery fluid in cells, tissues or cavities (lungs) of the body.


EFFLORESCENCE

An encrustation of soluble salts, commonly white, deposited on the surface of stone, brick, plaster, or mortar; usually caused by free alkalis leached from the material as moisture moves through it.