Glossary C

A Carbon Electrode refers to a conductive element that, via an electric field, emits, captures or controls electrons or ions (anode and cathode).

Carbon collector revolves around a product that works in tandem with carbon brushes and are used to transfer an electrical current from a rail, wire or other conductive track to a locomotive, crane or other linear, moving object.

Captive bolt stun gun is described as a device used during the slaughter process to render animals unconscious prior to bleeding. The gun fires a bolt into the brain of the animal; the bolt is considered "captive" in that it is not a bullet that flies free of the device. It is also called Penetrative stunning device(s).

Captive-bolt refers to an instrument used to stun cattle prior to slaughter. The bolt is driven into the animal?s brain, rendering it unconscious.

Canvas is described as a tightely woven cloth used for sails, covers, dodgers and biminis. Typically made from cotton, hemp or linen. Sailcloth made out of synthetic materials are now used for modern sails.

A cantilever roof means any structural part of a building that projects beyond its support and overhang. The Roof is the top covering of a building that prevents the ingress of weather into the building interior.

Canopy bed is a bed with a fabric roof over it, originally a symbol of rank and privilege. Today the canopy may be a wrought iron or wood frame with no draperies.

Canning has something to do with the process by which a food product is enclosed in a sterilized container totally impervious to microbes and heated until all microorganisms inside the container are killed. Food products may be "canned" in cans, jars, or some plastic pouches.

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Glossary C

Carbon electrode

Carbon collector

Captive bolt stun gun

Captive-bolt

Canvas

Cantilever roof

Canopy bed

Canning

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