Z

zeta potential--colloidal stability measured in millivolts. High negative value (-10 to -30 mv) results in particulate stability.
D 6161, D19
zigzagged seam-finish, n - - a finish for the raw edges of the seam
allowances of a plain seam, in which machine zigzag stitching is
placed 3 to 6 mm (1/8 to 1/4 in.) from the raw edge. (Compare
edge-stitched seam-finish.)
D 123, D13
zigzagged seam finish, n--in home sewing, a seam finish in which
machine zigzag stitching is placed 3 to 6 nun (1/8 to 1/4 in.) from
each of the cut edges of the seam allowances. (Compare edgestitched seam finish.)
D 4965, D 13
zinc coated, galvanized--generic terms covering barrel-galvanized,
dipped, electro-galvanized, electro-zinc-plated, flake-galvanized,
hot-dipped, hot-dip galvanized, hot-dipped zinc coated, hotgalvanized, mechanically plated, peen-coated, peen galvanized,
tumbler-galvanized, and wean-galvanized.
F 547, F16
zinc phosphate--coating that serves as a vehicle to retain various
lubricants on the surface of wire or rod and protects the surfaces of
the tool and workpiece against damage during various steps in the
cold forming and extrusion process. It is also a coating used for
corrosion protection of finished fasteners.
F 1789, F16
zinc-plated--surface provided with usually thin electrochemical
deposit of zinc as a result of immersion in electrolytic bath or with
mechanical deposit of zinc as a result of peen coating. F 547, F16
zinc-rlch primer, n - - a primer for ferrous metals, incorporating zinc
dust at a concentration sufficient to make the dried film electrically
conductive thus providing cathodic protection to the ferrous
substrate.
D 16, D01
zipper, n - - a slide fastener consisting of interlockable elements each
attached to one of the opposing edges of two tapes and a movable
part called a "slider" that spans the interlockable elements, which
when moved in one direction causes the elements on one tape to
interlock with the elements on the other tape, and when moved in
the opposite direction causes the elements to disengage. (Compare
continuousdement zipper and separate-element zipper.)
D 123, D13
zipper, n - - a slide fastener consisting of interlockable elements each
attached to one of the opposing edges of two tapes and a movable
part called a "slider" that spans the interlockable elements, which
when moved in one direction causes the elements on one tape to
interlock with the elements on the other tape, and when moved in
the opposite direction causes the elements to disengage. (Compare
continuonselement zipper and separate element zipper.)
D 2050, DI3
zipper gasket--See lock-stripgasket, the preferred term.
C 717, C24
zirconium oxide refractory, n--refractory products consisting substantially of zirconium dioxide.

Zahn cult---an apparatus for the measurement of liquid or slurry

viscosity expressed as the number of seconds required for the
liquid or slurry to drain from the cup through a hole of definite
diameter.
C 242, C21
Z-Axls, n--in barcode reading, a coordinate related to the orientation
and movement of a symbol on a transport system. F 1294, F05
Z dimension, n--in bar code reading, a calculation of element width
achieved by adding the average element width of bar and space
and dividing by two.
F 1294, F05
zeofite---any of various natural or synthetic hydrated aluminum
silicates used as ion exchange substrates in water softening.
D 6161, D19
zephyr yarn, n - - a variety of soft worsted yarn characterized by a low
twist and spun from wool which is as fine or finer in average
diameter than U.S. Standard 64's grade tops.
D 123, D13
zephyr yarn, n - - a variety of soft worsted yam characterized by a low
twist and spun from wool which is as fine or finer in average
diameter with U.S. Standard 64's grade tops.
D 4845, D13
zero air voids curve (saturation curve)--the curve showing the zero
air voids unit weight as a function of water content. D 653, D18
zero air voids density (zero air voids unit weight)--see unit weight.
D 653, D18
zero carbon steel--see decarburized enameling steel.
C 286, B08
zero crossings--in fatigueloading, the number of times that the
force-time history crosses zero force level with a positive slope or
negative slope, or both, as specified, during a given period.
E 1823, E08
zero curtain--the period during which a nearly constant temperature,
very close to the freezing point, exists during annual freezing and,
occasionally, thawing, of the active layer. The zone immediately
above the permafrost table where zero temperature (C) exists for
a considerable period during freezing and thawing of the overlying
ground.
D 7099, D 18
zero defects--term which indicates that no deviation from the
requirements of a specification are present within a statistically
valid sample drawn from a given fastener lot.
F 1789, F16
zero discharge---a condition whereby a facility discharges no process
effluent.
D 6161, D19
zero drift---See analyzer.
D 1356, D22
zero-filling--addition of zero-valued points to the end of a measured
interferogram.
E 131, El3
zero-moisture, adj--See moisture-free, the preferred term.
D4920, D 13
zero path difference point--see centerburst.
E 131, El3
zero-power resistance, n--the dc resistance of a device, at a specified
temperature, calculated for zero-power.
E 344, E20
zero retardation point--see centerburst.
E 131, El3
zero-span, adj--in tensile testing, having a grip separation of 0.00
mm (0.000 in.).
D 1968, D06
zero-span tensile strength, n - - o f paper, the tensile strength of a
sheet of fibrous material, measured with special jaws, at an
apparent initial span of zero.
D 1968, D06
zero suppression, n--in bar code reading, the technique used to
shorten UPC codes by omitting zeros from the symbol.
F 1294, F05
zero time, n--the time when the given loading or constraint conditions are initially obtained in creep and stress-relaxation tests,
respectively.
E 6, E28
zero time (To), n--the travel time (correction factor), measured in
seconds, associated with the electronic circuits in the pulse
propagation system.
C 709, D02
zero time (To), n--the travel time (correction factor), measured in
seconds, associated with the electronic circuits in the pulse
propagation system.
D 4175, D02

C 71, C08
zirconporcelain--See zircon porcelain under porcelain. C 242, C21
zircon refractory, n--refractory products consisting substantially or
entirely of crystalline zirconium orthosilicate (ZrSiO 4). C 71, C08
zircon whiteware---See zircon whiteware under ceramic whiteware.
C 242, C21
Zn-5AI-MM--an abbreviation describing an alloy of zinc, 5 %
aluminum, and mischmetal, employed as a metallic coating over
steel wire or steel sheet used in the manufacture of chain link
fabric, fence framework materials, and other products (see Specifications F 1234 and F 1345).
F 552, F14
zone--any group of crystal planes which are all parallel to one line,
called the zone axis.
E 7, E04
zone of gas-hydrate stability--that portion of the subsurface where
the conditions of temperature and pressure are suitable for the
formation and preservation of gas hydrates.
D 7099, D18
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zone of mixing
zone of mixing--the layer of the specimen surface within which the
primary beam causes atomic mixing.
E 673, E42
zone of saturation--a hydrologic zone in which all the interstices
between particles of geologic material or all of the joints, fractures,

or solution channels in a consolidated rock unit are filled with

water under pressure greater than that of the atmosphere.
D 653, D18

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