There are currently 12 names in this directory beginning with the letter D.
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Defoamer
A surface-active agent used to reduce or eliminate foam. It stops the foam and breaks the bubble once it has been formed.
Degreasing
The removal of mineral oils, greases and similar contaminants from the substrate by means of solvents.
Degree of cure
The percentage of the optimum level of a specified property attained by a reacting composition under given cure conditions.
Delamination
The separation of layers in a laminate because of failure of the adhesive, either in the adhesive itself or at the interface between the adhesive and the adherend, or because of cohesive failure of the adherend.
Deterioration (degradation)
A permanent change in the physical and/or chemical properties of a material evidenced by impairment of these properties.
Dielectric strength
The max value of the electrical stress that a coating of specified thickness will withstand without being subject to an electrical breakdown.
Diluent
A reactive or non-reactive modifier used to reduce the viscosity and extend the material to which it is added.
Discoloration
Any change from an initial color possessed by a material, either due to environmental or internal conditions. A lack of uniformity in color where color should be uniform over the whole area of a material.
Dispersion
A heterogeneous system in which a finely divided material is distributed in another material.