Glossary C

Deutsch: Mischung / Français: Composition

In an industrial context, a compound is a substance that is made up of two or more elements that are chemically combined in a fixed ratio. Compounds are typically formed when atoms of different elements bond together to form molecules, and the properties of a compound are different from those of the individual elements.{jcomments off}

Conventional thermal electricity generation is pertaining to electricity generated by an electric power plant using coal, petroleum, or gas as its source of energy.

Carnival glass is a coating which is applied as a liquid and sprayed onto the hot glass when it is slightly above 595°C.

Cast iron refers to a metal which is formed by casting on molds to make some plumbing fixtures such as bathtubs, lavatories and sinks. The iron form is then coated with enamel. .

Cabinet is a general term which can refer to:

1. An enclosure or storage unit. Built-ins can be for kitchen or other use, as in wall cabinet

Cofferdams is characterized as a temporary dam-like structure constructed around an excavation to exclude water.

Comb bind means to plastic comb bind by inserting the comb into punched holes.

Deutsch: Abdeckung / Español: Cobertura / Português: Cobertura / Français: Couverture / Italiano: Copertura /

A covering is something that covers (i.e. blanket, coat, etc.).