GLOSSARY

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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.


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.