MFMA 0 likes

Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association

Mho 0 likes

A functional measurement or indicator of electrical transference equivalent to the reciprocal of the ohm

MI 0 likes

Malleable Iron

MI Cable 0 likes

Covered or sheathed cable that is protected by mineral

MIA 1 like

Marble Institute of America, 28901 Clemens Road, Suite 100, Cleveland, OH 44145, Tel: (440) 250-9222, Fax: (440) 250-9223, URL: http://www.marble-institute.com/

Masonry Institute of America, previously Masonry Research

MIBK 1 like

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone

Mica 0 likes

Classified groupings of silicate minerals that have a structure that is layered

Mica Pigment 1 like

Elongated pigment that is constructed from silicates of aluminum and potassium which are severed into narrow parts; applied as strengthening and supporting pigment because of its capacity to diminish cracking and checking

Micro 2 likes

One millionth part of a stated or determined measurement

Microbiologicals 0 likes

Living organisms or their derivatives such as antigens, bacteria, fungi and viruses that when breathed in can produce an array of health issues such as infectious diseases, allergies, and breathing ailments

Microfarad 0 likes

A measurement or amount of the electrical capacity of a condenser equivalent to 1/1,000,000 farad

Microlam 0 likes

Generally manufactured in l ½ inch thickness‘ and 9 ½ inches, 11 ½ inches and 14 inch widths, a wooden support structure comprised of pressure and adhesive attached pieces of wood with a greater strength rating than solid sawn timber

Microliter 0 likes

One millionth portion of a liter

Micrometer1 like

An apparatus by which short lengths and widths may be precisely determined

A measurement that is equivalent to one millionth of a meter; otherwise known as a Micron

Micron 0 likes

A micrometer; a unit of length that is equal to one millionth of a meter

Micron Gauge1 like

Apparatus or device used to calculate vacuums near to or within a perfect vacuum

Microphone1 like

An apparatus that records or conveys music or the spoken word by converting sound waves into an electric current

Microregionalization 0 likes

Dismantling or separating macrozones into little areas of particular earthquake movement and intensity

Microscope1 like

Optical apparatus with a lens that magnifies specimens that are examined; used in laboratories

Microvolt 0 likes

One millionth part of a volt

Microwatt 0 likes

One millionth part of a watt

Microwave Oven1 like

An oven that cooks food via the heat that is created from short electromagnetic waves; the dynamic component is the magnetron

Middle Strip 0 likes

The section of a bi-way concrete structure or block that is positioned at the center of two columns

Midget Trowel1 like

Small trowel operated manually and used for pointing in small restrictive places

Mil 0 likes

One length or thickness unit equivalent to 1/1000th of an inch

Milar 1 like

Reproductions of a blueprint which are plastic and able to be seen through

Mild Steel 0 likes

Low strength steel with less than three-tenths of one percent carbon that is not used for structural purposes

Mildew 0 likes

Change in color such as staining or fading as a result of fungi

A leechlike and opportunistic fungus growth prevalent in scantily vented and moist open areas

Mildewcide 0 likes

Living matter that is hazardous or toxic to mildew; stops or inhibits development of mildew

Mile 0 likes

A length of measurement that equates to 5280 feet

Milestone 0 likes

An event with no discernible length and by which the success of the undertaking is determined. A milestone is an informative, instructive signifier only; it does not influence or alter arrangements or established organization

Milieu 0 likes

Location or place

Military Crest 0 likes

An outcrop that inhibits or prevents visibility between a lower lying area and a hilltop

Mill 0 likes

A place of work where grinding, machining, product creation, or woodworking takes place

A device that is used to grind or crush

Mill Scale 0 likes

Oxide layer created as a consequence of rolling metals under intense heat

Mill White 0 likes

White paint used to increase visibility on interior wall surfaces of buildings; generally glossy or semi-glossy in nature

Mill-Mixed Plaster 0 likes

See Gypsum Ready Mixed Plaster

Milli 0 likes

Linking form signifying or standing for one thousandth (1/1,000); for example, milligram is defined as one thousandth of a gram or milliamp is one thousandth of an amp

Milliammeter 1 like

A device that registers and quantifies minimal amounts of electrical current

Milliampere 0 likes

One thousandth part of an ampere

Millibar 0 likes

One thousandth part of a bar, the system of measurement of atmospheric pressure equal to 100 pascals

Millimeter 0 likes

A measurement of a defined length equivalent to 1/10 of a centimeter or 1/1000 of a meter

Millimicron 0 likes

A measurement of longitudinal distance that is equivalent to one thousandth of a micrometer

A nanometer

Millisecond 0 likes

One thousandth part of a second

Millwork 0 likes

Finished wood supplies produced in millwork plants such as blinds, doors, panels, window and door frames, mantels, stairway parts, and moldings

Milori Blue 0 likes

A pigment that is iron blue in color

Mineral Aggregate 1 like

A combined substance that is largely comprised of nonmetallic, inorganic substances

Mineral Black 0 likes

An organic black pigment such as in graphite

Mineral Dust 0 likes

The smaller pieces and parts of the aggregate that pass through the 0.075 millimeters (No. 200) distillation process

Mineral Fiber Felt 0 likes

Building felt that has mineral wool as its primary component

Mineral Fiber Tile 0 likes

A pre-constructed ceiling tile that is made of mineral fiber and a binder with beneficial heat and sound characteristics

Mineral Filler 0 likes

A lightly and deftly finely separated mineral product at least 70 percent of which will pass a 0.075mm (No. 200) separator or sieve; crushed limestone is the most abundantly produced manufactured filler

Mineral Granules 1 like

Nontransparent, organic or derivatively created colored amalgamate frequently utilized to surface cap sheets and shingles of roofs

Mineral Insulated Cable 0 likes

Electric cable safeguarded with a mineral covering

Mineral Oil1 like

Oil that is gathered via mineral sources and not vegetable sources; generally petroleum or a derivative of its distillate products

Mineral Spirits 0 likes

A transparent petroleum distillate; a solvent for asphalt based surfaces or coverings

Mineral Surfaced 0 likes

Factory constructed roof cap sheet or shingles coated with mineral granules

Mineral Surfaced Roofings 0 likes

Incrementally structured roofing materials whose top surface is composed of a granule-surfaced sheet; an asphalt imbued felt that is covered and safeguarded either on one or all sides and is covered with mineral granules on the side that is open to the natural elements

Mineral Wool 0 likes

Light fibrous products that cushion or restrict heat and sound for insulation purposes

Mineral Wool Insulation1 like

Insulation produced from a clear fibrous material

Minimal 0 likes

Negligible or small

Minimall 0 likes

Shopping center that is not large and typically found in outlying areas

Minor Changes in the Work 0 likes

Alterations called for by the architect that adhere to the objective of the contract documents and do not require a change in the contract total or the time quotas stipulated in the contract

Minus Pressure 0 likes

See Negative Pressure

Minute 0 likes

A single entity of measurement of angles, equivalent to 1/60 of a degree

A measurement of time that equals 1/60 of an hour

Exceedingly small or miniscule

Mirror1 like

Glossy surface that reproduces images by reflecting light rays, generally manufactured out of glass with silver layer on the underside

Mirror Frame1 like

The shop produced framework usually made of metal or wood that holds the mirror whilst safeguarding and hiding glass edges

Mirror, Plate1 like

Plate Mirror

Miscellaneous Taxes Payable 0 likes

Predicted taxes that will be incurred in an accounting time frame that require payment to local and state agencies

Miscibility 1 like

Able to be mixed or manufactured identically

Misconduct 0 likes

Unjust or illegal behaviors and actions

Misses 0 likes

To not connect or a failure to complete, such as missing a spot in painting or missing a holiday

Mist-Coat 0 likes

Narrow tack coat; narrow adhesive coat

Mistake 0 likes

A legal axiom or regulation whereby the creation of a contract may be stopped if a party or entity entered into a contract only to discover that the facts were faulty or misleading

Miter Box1 like

Equipment used to direct a handsaw such that the precise angle is applied whilst constructing a miter joint in wood, metal or plastic

Miter Joint 0 likes

The union of two components at an angle that bisects the interconnecting angle

Mix 0 likes

The procedure or function of mixing; also combination of materials

Mix Design 0 likes

Determining the quantities of the ingredients of a concrete mix

Mixer1 like

An apparatus that combines and amalgamates various components such as mortar and concrete

Mixer Efficiency 0 likes

Capacity and ability of a mixer in rendering an identical product within a designated time frame in concrete making; consistency is measured by testing for corresponding aberrations in physical characteristics of examples gathered from unlike portions of a newly created batch

Mixer, Colloidal 1 like

A mixer that yields colloidal grout

Mixer, Horizontal Shaft 0 likes

See Horizontal Shaft Mixer

Mixer, Kitchen1 like

A kitchen appliance which incorporates or combines food ingredients

Mixer, Non-Tilting 0 likes

A horizontally rotating drum mixer that charges, blends, and releases without slanting

Mixer, Pan 0 likes

See Mixer, Vertical Shaft

Mixer, Plant 0 likes

A functioning installation of apparatus including batchers and mixers needed for batching or for mixing concrete components

Mixer, Tilting 0 likes

A revolving drum mixer that releases by tilting the drum about a firm, stationary or adjustable horizontal axis perpendicular to the drum axis; the drum axis may be horizontal or tilted while it charges and mixes

Mixer, Vertical Shaft 0 likes

A circular or rounded mixing compartment consisting of a straight floor with one or more upright revolving shafts to which blades or paddles are secured; the mixing section may be stationary or it can revolve around a vertical axis

Mixing Chamber 0 likes

The component of a gas–welding or oxygen–cutting torch where the gases are combined before combustion

Mixing Cycle 0 likes

The period of time it takes for an entire cycle to be finished in a batch mixer

Mixing Faucet1 like

Distinct faucets that regulate the water temperature with a shared spout

Mixing Speed 0 likes

The revolution rate of a mixer drum or of the paddles in a mixer, usually in revolutions per minute

Mixing Time 0 likes

The time wherein the parts of a batch of concrete are combined by a mixer; for a stationary mixer, the time frame is determined in minutes when the mixer charging ends until the commencement of discharge

Mixing Valve1 like

A valve that allows the combination of liquids, or a gas and a liquid

Mixing Water 0 likes

The water in fresh sand–cement grout, concrete or mortar that is separate from any water that was absorbed by the aggregate

Mixing, Open-Top 0 likes

A mixer mounted on a truck with a trough or a cylinder-shaped mixing section where paddles or blades revolve about the trough’s horizontal axis

Mixture 0 likes

The constructed, mixed, amalgamated ingredients of mortar, concrete, or anything similar; or the respective dimensions for their construction