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The terms and definitions included in this glossary were taken from "ASHRAE Terminology of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration".
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Term Definition
low temperature


generally, a temperature below freezing. See temperature.

 
low water cutoff

in a boiler system, a device to automatically cut off the fuel supply when the surface of the water falls to the lowest safe waterline.

 
LPG


liquefied petroleum gas 

 
lpm


litres per minute. Not an SI term 

 
lubrication


reducing friction between bearing surfaces in relative motion by a low-friction fluid film, or other means.

 





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