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Term Definition
C Channel. A C shaped steel or aluminum section shaped like a rectangular box with one side removed.  
C Stud. A roll-formed metal channel stud.  
C to C. Center to center.  
C. 1. Celsius.2. Centigrade. 3. In heat transfer, conduction of a material to the passage of heat; the reciprocal of resistance (C=1/R). 4. In seismic design, the numerical coefficient used which represents building acceleration. 5. Capacitance.  
C. Switch (Isolating). A switch intended for isolating an electric circuit from the source of power. It has no interrupting rating and is intended to be operated only after the circuit has been opened by some other means.  
C/B Ratio. The ratio of the weight of water absorbed by a masonry unit during immersion in cold water for 24 hours to weight absorbed during immersion in boiling water for 5 hours; an indication of the probable resistance of brick to freezing and thawing; also called saturation coefficient.  
Cab, Elevator. The enclosure in an elevator which carries passengers and freight up or down.  
Cabana. A shelter near a swimming pool or beach.  
Cabin. 1. A small one story dwelling of simple construction. 2. A compartment on a ship or aircraft.  
Cabinet Drawer Guide. A wood strip used to guide the drawer as it slides in and out of its opening.  
Cabinet Drawer Kicker. Wood cabinet member placed immediately above and generally at the center of a drawer to prevent tilting down when pulled out.  
Cabinet Finish. Protective coatings to provide protection and decorative appearance for exposed portions of wood cabinets.  
Cabinet Hardware. Metal and plastic fasteners and connectors used to facilitate the operation and movement of doors, drawers, and shelves in cabinets.  
Cabinet Heater. A heating element enclosed in a metal housing, with openings for airflow, usually with a fan for controlling air flow.  
Cabinet Knob. A handle, pull, or rounded protuberance for opening a cabinet door or drawer.  
Cabinet Wall. The wall to which cabinets are attached or mounted.  
Cabinet, Base. Floor-mounted cabinet, usually with a counter, sink or appliance installed.  
Cabinet, Extinguisher. A case or cupboard having doors which contains a fire extinguishing device.  
Cabinet, Kitchen. A case, box, or piece of furniture with sets of drawers or shelves, with doors, primarily used for storage, mounted on walls or floors in a kitchen area.  
Cabinet, Laboratory. A case, box, or piece of furniture with sets of drawers or shelves, with doors, primarily used for storage, used in a place or area for scientific studies or commercial and institutional laboratories and testing facilities.  
Cabinet, Monitor. A cabinet whose doors have louvered panels to allow for ventilation, light or finish design.  
Cabinet, Transparent Finish. Protective clear or tinted coating to provide protection and decorative appearance for exposed portions of wood cabinets which allows grain of wood to be seen through coating.  
Cabinet. 1. Case, box, or piece of furniture with sets of drawers or shelves, with doors, primarily used for storage. 2. An electrical switch enclosure designed either for surface or flush mounting, and provided with a frame, mat or trim in which swinging doors are hung; see Panelboard or Switchboard.  
Cable Bus. An assembly of insulated cables.  
Cable Camera. A camera that is controlled and activated with coaxial cable.  
Cable Connector. A device used to connect lengths of cable together into one longer length.  
Cable Coupler. A device for connecting two lengths of cable into one longer length.  
Cable Fitting. Couplings, elbows, tees or unions used to form a junction or connect cable lines together.  
Cable Lug. A connector for fastening the ends of cable to a terminal.  
Cable Man-Hole. A vertical access shaft from the surface to the underground, leading to an area for the repair or installation of cable wires.  

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