Glossary C

Catalytic cracking describes a refining process by which certain crude cuts are broken down or cracked into simpler hydrocarbon compounds at the molecular level by means of extreme heat, pressure, and exposure to a chemical catalyst. Essentially, the process changes the long-chain hydrocarbon molecules of less valuable crude components into more-valuable shorter-chain compounds.

Catalyst is defined as a chemical which, under certain conditions, stimulates a chemical reaction (i.e. molecular change) in another compound without being consumed in the reaction.

Castor (bean) refers to an ancient plant from which oil is extracted and used in high-performance lubricants, cosmetics, waxes, nylons, plastics, and coatings.

Casters is defined as the two small wheels at the front or the rear of a wheelchair which swivel in all directions. They contribute to the maneuverability of the wheelchair and come in either solid or pneumatic styles.

Casket includes a coffin and means a rigid container designed for the encasement of human remains and customarily constructed of wood or metal, ornamented and lined with fabric.

Casino hotel refers to a commercial building providing accommodation, meals and other services to visitors of a publci building or room for gambling for payment of a public building or room for gambling.

Casino entrance refers to the front, exterior, and face of a public building or room for gambling . A façade (sometimes just facade) is the exterior of a building - especially the front, but also sometimes the sides and rear. The word comes from the French language, literally meaning "frontage" or "face".

Casino driveway refers to passage or way along or through which a vehicle may be driven and commonly used as a path to a garage of a public building or room for gambling.