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| Global insolation (or solar radiation)
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The total diffuse and direct insolation on a horizontal surface, averaged over a specified period of time. |
| Global warming
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A popular term used to describe the increase in average global temperatures due to the greenhouse effect. |
| Globe valve
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Used to regulate flow of fluid, these valves are opened and closed when a plug or horizontal disc is lowered from its circular seat. |
| Glochid
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A small hooked hair borne on some cacti. |
| Gloss
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The luster or shininess of paints and coatings are generally classified as flat, semigloss, or gloss; the latter has the highest reflecting ability. |
| Gloss meter
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A standard scale for measuring the shininess or light reflectance of paint. Different brands with the same description such as semi-gloss or flat may have quite different ratings on the gloss meter. |
| Gloss oil
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Varnish, made of petroleum thinner and limed rosin, which dries to a high luster finish. |
| Gloss paint
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Paint that dries to a bright shiny finish. |
| Glove
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Covering for the hand with a separate sheath for each finger and thumb. |
| Glove box
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(1) Storage compartment in the inside of an automobile. (2) Sealed enclosure, which contains a viewing window and openings with gloves for handing toxic, sterile, etc. objects inside the enclosure. Pressure inside of the box is less than that of the outside atmosphere to prevent leakage from the box. |
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