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liner

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The innermost continuous petroleum base, thermoplastic, polyester elastomer element of fire hose.

leakage rate

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The amount of water seeping through a sample hose (unlined) in a special trough in a given time period.

kink

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The bursting of a sample hose when kinked (bent over itself) and tied, then hydrostatic pressure applied.

kill switch

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Automatic engine shut-off feature resulting from loss of oil pressure, water pressure, or vacuum.

impregnate

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To infuse a substance with particles of another substance. In fiber hose, a process in which a dye or chemical is forced into the yarns to mildew treat or coat the jacket for various reasons.

impinge

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Projection of a substance into another; such as, projection of a stream of fluid or chemical product at high velocity.

hysteresis

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The under reading of an instrument (such as a pressure gauge) with increasing values (pressure is going up) and the over reading with decreasing values (pressure is going down).

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