MIL-HDBK-1110
GLOSSARY
Painting operations often use terms that are peculiar to this
field and, as such, may require some explanation or definition.
This glossary is designed to provide the reader with some basic
understanding of terms commonly used in painting and thus,
eliminate possible misunderstandings resulting from conflicting
interpretations of terms and improve communication between
persons involved in the painting operation.
Abrasion.
Act of being worn away.
Abrasive. Material used for abrasive blast cleaning; for
example, sand, grit, steel shot, etc.
Absorption. Process of soaking up, or assimilation of one
substance by another.
Accelerator. Catalyst; a chemical material which accelerates the
hardening of certain coatings.
Acetone.
A fast evaporating, highly flammable organic solvent.
ACGIH. American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienists.
Acoustic Paint.
Paint which absorbs or deadens sound.
Acrylic Resin. A clear resin derived from polymerized esters of
acrylic acids and methacrylic acid, often used in water-based
paints, e.g., TT-P-l9.
Activator.
Catalyst or curing agent; accelerator.
Adhesion. Bonding strength; adherence of coating to the surface
to which it is applied.
Agglomeration.
Formation of masses or aggregates of pigments;
not dispersed.
Air Bubble.
Bubble in paint film caused by entrapped air.
Air Cap.
Housing for atomizing air at head of spray gun.
Airless Spraying.
Spraying using hydraulic pressure to atomize
paint.
Air Manifold. Device that allows common air supply chamber to
supply several lines.
207
Previous Page
