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TSP

An abbreviation for a cleaner called Tri Sodium Phosphate. The material can be used for cleaning a surface in preparation for painting and to etch a surface so that paint will adhere.

Tygon

A trade name for very flexible clear pvc plastic pipe.

Tyvek

A registered trade name of a Dupont vapor barrier material that is placed over sheathing prior to laying bricks or applying an outer siding.

Ultraviolet

A very high frequency light that is beyond the visible range. The light is harmful to people and can cause plastics to age prematurely.

Uncompacted

The term refers to a material that is not solidified