GLOSSARY

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SMOKE STAIN

A discoloration caused by the penetration of fire residues into a material or surface.


SMOKE TAGS, WEBS, & SWIRLS

Particles of carbon and other fire products which are the bi-products of complete or non-complete combustion, link together to form strands or chains, or adhere to material to small for normal sight to visibly see and thus become visible to the human eye


SMOULDER

A fire where either the fuel or temperature is insufficient to create flames. This type of fire creates a great deal of smoke.


SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE

Chlorine bleach (NaClO)


SOFFIT

The underside of an enclosure which hides framing members, lighting fixtures, unfinished space, and other building components.


SOFT FURNISHING

Upholstered furniture.


SOLE PLATE

A horizontal member supporting the studs at the base of a framed wall.


SOLUBLE

Capable of being dissolved or emulsified in a liquid.


SOLUTION

A liquid mixture in which one component is dissolved in another but will separate again upon drying.


SOLVENT

1. A substance capable of dissolving or dispersing one or more other substances. 2. The liquid component of a solution in which a substance is dissolved. The most common solvent is water.