Glossary C

CPAP is the acronym of continuous positive airway pressure machine.

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Deutsch: Konverter / Español: Convertidor / Português: Conversor / Français: Convertisseur / Italiano: Convertitore /

Converter has to do with a part of the pen that fits in place of an ink cartridge, allowing a modern pen to be filled from a bottle or inkwell.

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Cellulose is a complex carbohydrate that is the main constituent of plant cell walls, and is used in the manufacture of paper, rope, textiles, (eg cotton and linen) and plastics (eg Cellophane). A Flake is a small flat particle which has broken away or is breaking away from a larger object. So a cellulose flake is a small particle of cellulose.

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Carbon dioxide absorber is an anesthesiology device which intended for medical purposes and that is used in a breathing circuit as a container for carbon dioxide absorbent. It may include a canister and water drain.

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Cargo ship is characterized as a ship designed with holds for the carriage of diverse types and forms of goods.

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Carbonated soft drink pertains to non-alcoholic carbonated beverage containing flavorings and sweeteners. Excludes, among others, waters and flavored waters, juices and juice drinks, sports drinks, and teas and coffees.

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Carbon zinc is a generic term for primary dry batteries of the LeClanche or zinc chloride systems.

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Carbon dioxide absorbent is a device intended for medical purposes that consists of an absorbent material (e.g., soda lime) that is intended to remove carbon dioxide from the gases in the breathing circuit. It is a therapeutic device under Anesthesiology devices.

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