Glossary T

Thermoscope is an instrument to measure heat and cold invented by Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) during his stay in Padua.

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Tunable laser is defined as a laser system that can be tuned to emit laser light over a continuous range of wavelengths or frequencies.

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Tangible product is described as a product/service mix that offers only a tangible product for which the customer needs no assistance and no other services are offered, such as most groceries and back-to-school items.

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Transmitter is a drilling equipment, specifically, the downhole component of an electronic locating system. It is the same as sonde.

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Deutsch: Behandlung / Español: Tratamiento / Português: Tratamento / Français: Traitement / Italiano: Trattamento /

Treatment refers to means subjecting the substance to physical, chemical, biological or thermal processes at an off-site location prior to final disposal.

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Deutsch: Textilindustrie / Español: Textil / Português: Têxtil / Français: Textile / Italiano: Tessile /

Textile refers originally to a woven fabric; now applied generally to any one of the following:

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Tanning is described as the process of converting rawhide into a soft leather fabric that is used for a number of purposes, most specifically to make clothing.

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Tow dolly is described as a short, two-Wheel trailer coupled to the motorhome for transporting a car or other towed vehicle with two of the vehicle's wheels off the ground. The towed vehicle is driven up the dolly ramps so that two wheels rest on the dolly and the other two wheels are on the ground. Tow dollies are not applicable for certain rear-wheel-drive vehicles.

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