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12:40 Aug 12, 2004 |
Danish to English translations [PRO] Tech/Engineering - Materials (Plastics, Ceramics, etc.) / Bricks/tiles | |||||||
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5 +1 | Initial rate of absorption (IRA) |
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5 | rate of absorption |
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4 | absorbancy/min |
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absorbancy/min Explanation: eller absorbancy per minute, usually written as absorbancy/min |
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Initial rate of absorption (IRA) Explanation: For example, the MSJC Code and Specification require that the initial rate of absorption (IRA) of brick at the time of laying not exceed 1 gram per sq in. per min. (Brick Industry Association, Virginia, Technical Notes) Reference: http://www.bia.org/BIA/technotes/t39.htm |
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rate of absorption Explanation: I prefer 'rate of absorption' rather than 'initial rate of absorption'. |
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