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National Fire Protection Association
Industry: Fire safety
Number of terms: 98780
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Established in 1896, NFPA's mission is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education.
A combustible solid material comprised of distinct particles or pieces, regardless of size, shape, or chemical composition, that is capable of being pneumatically conveyed.
Industry:Fire safety
A combustible particulate solid that presents a deflagration hazard when suspended in air or some other oxidizing medium over a range of concentrations, regardless of particle size or shape.
Industry:Fire safety
A combustible material that is within its flammable range.
Industry:Fire safety
A combustible dielectric liquid listed as having a fire point of not less than 572°F (300°C).
Industry:Fire safety
A combustible dielectric liquid listed as having a fire point of not less than 572°F (300°C).
Industry:Fire safety
A combination of two axles used to support the end of a vehicle.
Industry:Fire safety
A combination of the probability and the degree of possible injury or damage to health in a hazardous situation.
Industry:Fire safety
A combination of the power converter, motor, and motor mounted auxiliary devices such as encoders, tachometers, thermal switches and detectors, air blowers, heaters, and vibration sensors.
Industry:Fire safety
A combination of rescue-trained individuals who are equipped and available to respond to and perform technical rescues.
Industry:Fire safety
A combination of mechanical, chemical, and physical devices such as separators, filters, adsorbents, and catalysts designed to remove or alter contaminants within the compressed air stream to produce effluent air that is breathable.
Industry:Fire safety