Glossary Category:

Central Air Conditioning

A system which uses ducts to distribute cooling and/or dehumidified air to more than one room or uses pipes to distribute chilled water to heat exchangers in more than one room

Chlordane

A chemical pesticide that was used to exterminate termites and other insects.

Chlorine

An elemental gas that is a strong oxidizer which will react readily with many fuels. The chemical is used for biological purification of water.

Circuitous

A term used to indicate that a devious path was used to obtain a certain result.

Climatrol a/c

The trade name of an air conditioner that was manufactured in the Houston area for several years during the 1970’s.