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1Duct sealing — is the sealing of leaks in air ducts in order to reduce air leakage, optimize efficiency, and control entry of pollutants into the home or building. Air pressure combined with air duct leakage can lead to a loss of energy in a HVAC system and… …
2duct — [dukt] n. [ML ducta, conduit < L ductus, a leading, conducting, pp. of ducere, to lead < IE base * deuk , to pull > TOW1, TUG, L dux, leader] 1. a tube, channel, or canal through which a gas or liquid moves 2. a tube in the body for the… …
3duct´like´ — duct «duhkt», noun, verb. –n. 1. a tube, pipe, or channel for carrying liquid, air, sand, grain, or other granular solid: »The hot air from our furnace reaches the bedrooms by metal heat ducts. SYNONYM(S): conduit. 2. a single pipe for electric… …
4Duct — (d[u^]kt), n. [L. ductus a leading, conducting, conduit, fr. ducere, ductum, to lead. See {Duke}, and cf. {Douche}.] 1. Any tube or canal by which a fluid or other substance is conducted or conveyed. [1913 Webster] 2. (Anat.) One of the vessels… …
5duct — [dʌkt] n [Date: 1600 1700; : Latin; Origin: ductus, from ducere to lead ] 1.) a pipe or tube that liquids, air, ↑cables etc pass through ▪ Air is heated and then circulated through large ducts to all parts of the house. 2.) a narrow tube in your… …
6duct — ► NOUN 1) a tube or passageway for air, cables, etc. 2) a vessel in the body for conveying lymph or glandular secretions. ► VERB ▪ convey through a duct. DERIVATIVES ducting noun. ORIGIN Latin ductus leading, aqueduct , from ducere lead …
7duct — 1640s, course, direction, from L. ductus a leading, pp. of ducere to lead (see DUKE (Cf. duke) (n.)). Anatomical sense is from 1660s. Meaning conduit, channel is 1713; that of air tube in a structure is from 1884 …
8Duct (HVAC) — A round galvanized steel duct connecting to a typical diffuser Fire resistance rated …
9Duct tape — A roll of glossy, gray duct tape. Duct tape, or duck tape, is cloth or scrim backed pressure sensitive tape often sealed with polyethylene. It is very similar to gaffer tape but differs in that gaffer tape was designed to be cleanly removed,… …
10duct — A tubular structure giving exit to the secretion of a gland or organ, capable of conducting fluid. SEE ALSO: canal. SYN: ductus [TA]. [L. duco, pp. ductus, to lead] aberrant ducts SYN: aberrant ductules, under ductule …
