(1) The natural growth pattern in wood, which gives a specific design. (2) Pattern in which the lattice structure, formed by the crystals produced when liquid metal becomes solid.
Grain raise
Often, when wood is exposed to water, the wood fibers swell and rise above the surrounding wood. Fine sandpaper is used to sand the fibers off.
Grain raising
Swelling and standing up of the wood grain caused by absorbed water or solvents.
Graininess
(1) Consisting of grains, coarsely textured, granular. (2) Defect in a paint surface, which appears rough, as though sand or some other material had become mixed with it.
Graining
Simulating the grain of wood by means of specially prepared colors or stains and the use of graining tools or special brushing techniques.
Grains per gallon (gpg)
A measurement of the amount of dissolved material in water. One grain per gallon equals 17.1 ppm.
Gram
Basic unit of weight in the metric system, which is equal to about 1/28 of an ounce; (.0022046 pound or 15.4324 grains troy) and, virtually is, the weight of one cubic centimeter of distilled water at 4 degrees Centigrade.
Grandfather clause
Provision that, when a law is changed or a new law is passed, those whose specific activity was legal under the previous law will be allowed to continue, by virtue of this provision.
Grandstand
(1) To make an unnecessarily showy play. (2) Main, stepped up, seating structure with more than three square feet available for each person.
Granite
A very hard, crystalline, plutonic rock, gray to pink in color, consisting of feldspar, quarts and smaller amounts of other minerals, which is produced naturally under intense heat and pressure. Often used as floors in office buildings or as kitchen and bathroom countertops in homes.
