Process of reducing water to a non-mineral state by passing it over a bed of resins.
Deionized water
Water free of inorganic materials.
Delamination
(1) Separation of layers that were intended to be remain fastened together. (2) Separation of the plies in plywood due to a break down of the glue. (3) Defective paint job where the layers separate.
Delay
(1) To defer to another time. (2) To detain or make late.
Delayed action fuse
Also called a Time Lag Fuse or a Slow-Blow Fuse, this is an electrical fuse containing two elements that is able to withstand overcurrents of a moderate size, will blow with larger overcurrents.
Delayed toggle switch
Electrical switch that works by keeping power on, for a certain length of time, even after it has been turned off.
Delineate
(1) To trace an outline of something. (2) To draw. (3) To depict in words.
Delinquency
Failure to pay on an obligation when due; missing a payment to a creditor.
Delinquent mortgage
A mortgage involving a borrower who is behind on payments. If the borrower does not bring the mortgage to date with a specified amount of time, the lender may begin foreclosure proceedings.
