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| CUBIC FEET PER MINUTE (CFM)
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Cubic feet per minute - A standard measurement of airflow that indicates how many cubic feet of air pass by a stationary point in one minute. The higher the number, the more air is being forced through the system. A typical system produces 400 CFM per ton of air conditioning. |
| CUBIC MEASUREMENT
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(1) Measurement of volume in cubic units, esp. that in which 1,728 cubic inches = 1 cubic foot, and 1,000 cubic millimeters = 1 cubic centimeter. (2) In a cube shape. (3) Three dimensional measurement. |
| CUBICLE
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Any small compartment. A small partitioned area. |
| CUL-DE-SAC
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A street that is closed at one end with a circular turnaround area and only one outlet. |
| CULINARY HERB
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A plant grown for its strong flavor which is used to cook with in dishes and salads. the parts of the plant used are the leaves, flowers, or bulbs. |
| CULL
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Building material rejected as below standard grade. |
| CULLING
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Careful examination for the purpose of selecting or rejecting. |
| CULLS
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Items rejected due to lack of quality. |
| CULTIVAR
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Used when determining plant names. Indicates the variety originated in cultivation and not the wild. This portion of a plants name is usually not Latin. |
| CULTIVATE
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Process of breaking up the topsoil surface, removing weeds, and preparing for planting. |
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