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EC Unit III Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Acid | substance/material with a low pH |
| Alkaline | substance/material with a high pH |
| Backflow | an unwanted flow of water in the reverse direction |
| Corrosion | the degradation of a metal due to a reaction with its environment |
| Friction | the force resisting the relative motion of surfaces |
| Potable | safe to drink |
| Pressure | the force of water pushing through pipes |
| Soil Pipe | a sewage or waste water pipe |
| Stack Vent | a vertical pipe that runs through a roof and removes gas and odors |
| Static Pressure | the pressure of a fluid or gas when it is not moving |
| Trap | a curved section of pipe that prevents sewer gases from entering through drains |
| Valve | regulate the flow and temperature in pipes and plumbing fixtures |
| ASHRAE | American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers |
| ASME | American Society of Mechanical Engineers |
| ASSE | American Society of Safety Engineers |
| ASTM | American Society for Testing and Materials |
| GPM | Gallons Per Minute |