(1) When membrane is unsupported at a juncture. (2) The supporting of joists of a floor with small pieces of wood, which are nailed in a diagonal position between them at midspan. (3) The provision of temporary financing.
Bright zinc
Plating to protect items against tarnishing and weather damage and which can be painted.
Brine
A strong solution of sodium chloride (salt) used in the regeneration of ion exchange water softeners.
Bristle
The working part of a brush containing natural bristle (usually hog hair) or artificial bristle (nylon or polyester).
Bristle brush
British thermal unit (btu)
The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit; equal to 252 calories.
British thermal unit hour (btuh)
Establishes a time reference to btu input or output rates. A BTUH is how many BTUs are used per hour.
Broadcasting
Refered to as scattering seed randomly by hand.
Broadloom
A term originally used to denote carpet produced in widths wider than six feet. Today carpet comes in 6-foot, 12-foot and 15-foot widths.
Broker
A person who acts as a conduit between two parties. A real estate broker is licensed to handle property transactions. A mortgage broker matches, for a specific fee, borrowers to lenders and loan programs.
