Glossary C

Commode is described as a chest with drawers. It is a low, small chest generally used against a wall and fitted with drawers and doors.

A building where traveling association of people with similar insterests pay for lodging and meals and other services.

Cinematographic camera is described as device which is used to make color cinematograms on light sensitive multi-image films.

Chintz is originally referred to as any printed, cotton fabric. Now refers to fabric with a glazed or polished surface.

China cabinet is described as: a display cabinet, usually with glass sides and front, used to exhibit fine china collections.

Chest freezer is described as a freezer that is accessible from the top through a lid.

Chemosterilant pertains to a pesticide that interrupts reproduction of pests.

Chemistry is the science of the composition, structure, properties and reactions of matter.