Section I. GENERAL
G-1. GENERAL
This glossary of welding terms has been prepared to acquaint welding personnel with nomenclatures and definitions of common terms related to welding and allied processes, methods, techniques, and applications.
G-2. SCOPE
The welding terms listed in section II of this chapter are those terms used to describe and define the standard nomenclatures and language used in this manual. This glossary is a very important part of the manual and should be carefully studied and regularly referred to for better understanding of common welding terms and definitions. Terms and nomenclatures listed herein are grouped in alphabetical order.
Section II. WELDING TERMS
G-3. WELDING TERMS
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ACETONE:
A flammable, volatile liquid used in acetylene cylinders to dissolve and stabilize acetylene under high pressure.
ACETYLENE:
A highly combustible gas composed of carbon and hydrogen. Used as a fuel gas in the oxyacetylene welding process.