Glossary C

Concrete is described as the mixture of Portland cement, sand, gravel, and water. Used to make garage and basement floors, sidewalks, patios, foundation walls, etc. It is commonly reinforced with steel rods or wire screening.

Coloring agent pertains to colored aggregates
Colored aggregates or mineral oxides ground finer than cement.

Chinatown is an urban region containing a large population of Chinese people within a non-Chinese society.

The Chemical industry involves the processing of, or change in, raw materials obtained by mining, and agriculture among other supply sources, into materials and substances that are useful on their own, or in other industries.

Carriage is described as the fixture in the print device that holds the print cartridge. The carriage may slide on a carriage rod or rods to scan/pass over the media.

Compact fluorescent is a generic term used for a variety of bulbs. CFL's use less 20-40% energy to produce more light per watt and are color adjusted to produce light close to real sunlight.

The Compact disc (CD) is described as a thin, round, reflective disc that stores digital data in the form of microscopic pits and lands and that can be read by a laser.

Commercial sector revolves around an energy-consuming sector that consists of service-providing facilities and equipment of: businesses; Federal, State, and local governments; and other private and public organizations, such as religious, social, or fraternal groups.

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Glossary C

Concrete

Coloring

Chinatown

Chemical industry

Carriage

Compact fluorescent

Compact disc (CD)

Commercial sector

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