Glossary P

The term printing refers to the process of reproducing text and images on paper, textiles, metals and other composite materials using various methods, most of which involve a master form or template.

Pasteurization is described as the partial sterilization of foods with heat or radiation to destroy microorganisms without major chemical changes to the substance.

Petroleum distillates, also called hydrocarbons or petrochemicals, refer to a broad range of compounds which are extracted by distillation during the refining of crude oil. During the fractional distillation of petroleum, crude oil is heated to allow various compounds to turn from liquid into gas and then captured as they rise, cool, and condense.

Patient lift is a mobility device (power or hydraulic) used for assisting a transferring patient. Lift/commode is a medical device, ideal for people with muscular-skeletal or neuromuscular limitations.

PC is

1) the acronym of personal computer.

2) Polycarbonat