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Dauber
Tool used to apply urethane primer.
Dead Load
Load force due to glass weight.
Delamination
Term used to describe glass separating from the vinyl inner layer in a laminated part.
Deposit (in coating)
Opaque contamination on the surface of the coating.
Desiccant
An extremely porous crystalline substance used to absorb moisture from within the sealed air space of insulating glass unit.
Dig
A short, deep scratch or puncture of the glass surface.
D.O.T. Number
Code number issued by the US Department of Transportation, usually located in the logo or bug, which identifies the manufacturer part.
Double Glassed Windows
A common term for insulating glass units, which feature either air or a safe, colorless, odorless gas tightly sealed between two panes of glass. For increased energy efficiency, one or both panes can be treated with a low-E coating.
Double Strength
In float glass, approximately 1/8-inch thick.
Dry Glazing
A method of securing glass in a frame by use of a dry, preformed resilient gasket , without the use of a compound.
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