Glossary P
Phototherapy is being used to treat neonatal or newborn jaundice. This therapy delivers therapeutic light to the baby through a lightweight blanket. A mat within the blanket delivers high-intensity light to lower the infant's bilirubin level.
Deutsch: Durchstoßtaste / Español: Botón de perforación / Português: Botão de perfuração / Français: Bouton de perçage / Italiano: Pulsante di perforazione /
Pierce button, also called a button or die button, is described as a small cylindrical die steel with an opening larger than the punch point size, generally by a percentage of the thickness of the material being pierced.
Deutsch: Privatunternehmen / Español: Transportista privado / Português: Transportador privado / Français: Transporteur privé / Italiano: Vettore privato /
A carrier that provides transportation service to the firm that owns or leases the vehicles and does not charge a fee. Private motor carriers may haul at a fee for wholly owned subsidiaries.
Deutsch: Philadelphia / Español: Filadelfia / Português: Filadélfia / Français: Philadelphie / Italiano: Filadelfia
Philadelphia has played a pivotal role in the industrial and manufacturing landscape of the United States. Historically, it has been a hub for various industries, showcasing a diverse industrial base that spans from textiles to shipbuilding, and more recently, to advanced manufacturing and technology.
Deutsch: PWB (gedruckte Verdrahtungsplatte) / Español: PWB (Placa de Circuito Impreso) / Português: PWB (Placa de Circuito Impresso) / Français: PWB (Carte de Circuit Imprimé) / Italiano: PWB (Scheda a Circuito Stampato)
PWB, standing for Printed Wiring Board, is a term used in the electronics manufacturing industry to refer to the substrate or base material upon which electronic components are mounted to create a functional electronic circuit. PWBs are foundational elements in virtually all electronic devices, from simple gadgets to complex computing systems, serving as the physical platform for connecting different components through a network of etched wiring on non-conductive substrates.
Deutsch: Photoelektron / Español: Fotoelectrón / Português: Fotoelétron / Français: Photoélectron / Italiano: Fotoelettrone
A photoelectron in the industrial context refers to an electron that is emitted from a material (usually a metal or semiconductor) as a result of the photoelectric effect. This phenomenon occurs when photons (light particles) strike a material and transfer enough energy to an electron to overcome the material's work function, causing the electron to be ejected. This concept is pivotal in various applications ranging from scientific instruments to energy production.
Propylgallat, or Propyl Gallate, in the industrial context, refers to an ester formed from gallic acid and propanol. Known for its antioxidant properties, Propylgallat is primarily used as a preservative in foods, cosmetics, hair products, adhesives, and lubricants. Its role in these industries is to prevent oxidation, which can cause spoilage, rancidity, and deterioration of the product's quality and shelf life.