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Hand-held spirit level

A flat bar like tool that has a curved alcohol filled tube mounted in it so that a bubble left in the tube centers between two lines when the bar is placed on a level surface.

Hermetically sealed

A component that is sealed from the atmosphere with no shafts or other devices penetrating the membrane that is sealed within

Hydite blocks

A light weight cement concrete block used for partitions within buildings.

Illuminate

To light a room or surface for improved visibility.

Imminent

A term used to indicate that something is likely to occur at any time and could occur without any further indications. An example is a foundation where the soil has dried around the perimeter and is no longer supporting the edge of the foundation.