Glossary of Water and Wastewater Terms
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z5 random terms from our glossary
transducer (trans-DUE-sir)
A device that senses some varying condition measured by a primary sensor and converts it to an electrical or other signal for transmission to some other device (a receiver) for processing or decision making.
compaction
Tamping or rolling of a material to achieve a surface or density that is able to support predicted loads.
soffit
The highest point in the inside of a pipe or conduit.
animal wastes
Urine and fecal wastes of living animals; wastes of animal tissue from meat processing (feathers included), or hospital, surgical, and clinical facility wastes of animal types; or cooked or prepared wastes of animal tissues and bones from domestic or commercial food preparation.
vertical offset
A pipe joint in which one section is connected to another at a different elevation, such as a drop joint.
