A regulator for maintaining a constant low temperature. An insulated vessel, which maintains a constant low temperature.
Crypt
An underground chamber or vault.
Cubature
Determination of the cubic content of a solid. Volume.
Cube
(1) A solid with six equal square sides and all angles right angles. (2) Raised to the third power.
Cube law
In reference to wind energy, for any given instant, the power available in the wind is proportional to the cube of the wind velocity; when wind speed doubles, the power availability increases eight times.
Cubic feet per minute (cfm)
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
(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
Any small compartment. A small partitioned area.
Cul-de-sac
A street that is closed at one end with a circular turnaround area and only one outlet.
Culinary herb
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.
