Definitions and Terminology
| Abrasion Resistance | The ability of a material to withstand abrasion without appreciative erosion. |
| Absorption | The process of drawing fluid or gas into a porous material, such as a sponge soaking up water. |
| Abuse Coverings and Finishes | Jackets, mastics, or films used to protect insulation from mechanical and personnel abuse. |
| Acoustics | The study of sound, and its transfer, reflection, and absorption. |
| Acoustic Insulation | Refers to the measures taken to reduce the transmission of noise from its source to the places that must be protected or insulated. |
| Added R-value | Thermal resistance added to a construction element by insulation. |
| Adhesive | A substance used to bond materials by surface attachment. |
| Adsorption ... |
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