A small flower which is part of a much larger compound flower head; e.g Cineraria.
Florida rooms
Glass enclosed porches at the rear or side of a home, usually in warm weather areas.
Flow
To be fluid in character.
Flow brazing
Joint bonding accomplished by pouring molten brazing material over the area for enough time to reach the brazing temperature and create the bonding.
Flow chart
A graphic outline showing the steps needed to complete any job.
Flow condition
In reference to solar thermal collectors, the condition where the heat transfer fluid is flowing through the collector loop under normal operating conditions.
Flow control valve
Device designed to reduce water flow to a plumbing fixture. Often used to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs. Also a check valve that prevents flow reversal when heater is turned off.
Flow hood
A diagnostic tool used to measure air flow through ducts, supply registers, and return grilles.
Flow meter
Gauge that measures the fluid flow in terms of quantity per unit time, for example gallons per minute.
Flow rate
Rating in gallons per minute(GPM) or gallons per hour.(GPH).
