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EXHAUST - The gases that leave the motor while the motor is running.
EXPENDABLE - An item that is not repairable and is discarded if damaged.
EXPOSURE - Being in the presence of something, or in contact with something. Skin is exposed to cleaning solvent
when the solvent contacts the skin during cleaning operations.
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FILTER - A device which removes dirt from the air or a fluid.
FLASH POINT - The lowest temperature at which the vapors of a solvent will ignite and burn.
FRAYED - Something which has been worn away or unraveled, usually by rubbing.
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GASKET - A seal or packing used between matched parts or around pipe joints to prevent the escape of gas or fluid.
GOGGLES - A device used to protect the eyes from dust, dirt, flying chips, etc.
INITIAL - The first or starting condition.
INTERMITTENT - Stopping and starting at intervals.
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MALFUNCTION - Occurs when a unit fails to operate normally.
O
OBSTRUCTION - An obstacle.
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PIVOT - A short rod or shaft about which a related part rotates; the act of turning on or as if on a pivot.
SCOPE - The extent of an activity or concept; the amount of information covered, as in a book.
SOLVENT - A liquid that can dissolve another substance.
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TIEDOWN OR TIE WRAP - Strap or fastening device used to hold an object or wires in position.
TORQUE - Force around an axis. It produces a rotary or twisting motion.
TOXIC - Harmful; deadly; poisonous.
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