TM 5-5430-211-13 & P
TMDE
Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment
TOE
Table of Organization and Equipment
U/M
Unit of Measure
SECTION II. DEFINITION OF UNUSUAL TERMS
A
ABRADE
To scrape or scuff. The tank surface may become abraded if grit is ground in by
walking on it with uncleaned soles of shoes.
ALPHAMERIC
Alphabetical order. This glossary is in alphabetical order.
B
BUFF
Abrade or grind a surface to roughen it. The tank body is buffed before
adhesive is applied to it so that the adhesive will give a good bond.
C
CAMLOCK
A type of locking system on a quick connect coupling.
COMPRESSION RING
A system which holds a rubber gasket and which when bolted to another item
compresses the gasket and gives a water tight joint. The vent assembly is
bolted to the tank via a compression ring.
COUPLING
A device which connects one item to another. A coupling elbow is used to
connect the tank to a hose.
CUBIC METER
A volume of 1 meter by 1 meter by 1 meter. It is equivalent to 268
gallons.
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