glossary V
Volatile organic compounds refers to volatile organic compounds as defined in the Proposed Order Adding Toxic Substances to Schedule 1 to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, published in the Canada Gazette Part I, Vol. 136, No. 30 (Ottawa, Saturday, July 27, 2002).
Ventilator is the proper term for a breathing machine used to treat respiratory failure and help support breathing.
Vacuum is a relative condition, normally referring to a lower pressure than atmospheric in any given confined volume.
Vitreous china refers to a clay material with a vitreous surface used to manufacture some plumbing fixtures such as toilets and lavys.
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