Glossary M

Mask is defined as a glass plate with a pattern of transparent and opaque areas used to photolithographically create patterns on wafers. A mask is commonly used to refer to a plate that has a pattern large enough to pattern a whole wafer at one time.

Motor generator is a device normally used either to regulate or condition power from a raw power source like electric utility grid.

Methanol or methyl alcohol is characterized as a colorless poisonous liquid, with essentially no odor and very little taste. It is the simplest alcohol, and has a formula CH₃OH.

Maple is a kind of hardwood recognized for its soft, even, linear grain texture. It is whitish in overall color and takes light- to mid-range finish tones best.

Mill pertains to a factory in which metals are hot worked, cold worked, or melted and cast into standard shapes suitable for secondary fabrication into commercial products.

Mill products refer to metal that has been fabricated into an intermediate form before being made into a finished product.

Deutsch: Metall / Español: Metal / Português: Metal / Français: Métal / Italiano: Metallo /

Metal is defined as solid mineral element that is able to conduct heat and electricity and is pliable under heat or pressure. Some common metals include bronze, copper and iron. Precious metals are the type of metals which are used for making jewelry, such as platinum, gold, and silver.

Deutsch: Mineralisch / Español: Mineral / Português: Mineral / Français: Minéral / Italiano: Minerale /

Mineral can have several meanings and refers to one of the following options :