QD--abbreviation for quick disassembly zipper. (See releasing stop.

)
D 123, D13
QD--abbreviation for quick disassembly zipper. (See releasing stop.)
D 2050, D13
QR--abbreviation for quick release zipper. (See releasing stop.)
D 123, D13
QR--abbreviation for quick release zipper. (See releasing stop.)
D 2050, D13
quad---one quadrillion (1015) Btu.
E 1705, E48
quadrant mat--additional tension zone circumferential reinforcement secured to a layer of reinforcement in the concrete pipe wall.
C 822, C 13
quadratic integrator, n--in textile unevenness testing, an integrator
that operates continuously and reports unevenness for the time
during which it has been active, giving equal weight consideration
to all portions of the input.
D 123, D13
quadratic integrator, n--in textile unevenness testing, an integrator
that operates continuously and reports unevenness for the time
during which it has been active, giving equal consideration to all
portions of the input. (Syn. compensating-memory integrator.)
D 4849, D13
quadratic rate, n--the sum of the squares of the individual discharge
magnitudes during a certain time interval divided by that time
interval and expressed as (coulombs) per second. D 1711, D09
quadrivariant equilibrium--a stable state among a number of
conjugate phases equal to two less than the number of components,
that is, having four degrees of freedom.
E 7, E04
quadruple curve---in a P-T diagram, a line representing the sequence
of pressure and temperature values along which three conjugate
phases occur in univariant equilibrium.
E 7, E04
quadruple point--in a P-T diagram the pressure and temperature at
which four conjugate phases occur in invariant equilibrium.
E 7, E04
qualification--in protectivecoatings: The characteristics or abilities
gained through training or experience, or both, that enable an
individual to perform a required function.
D 4538, D33
qualification (personal)---characteristics or abilities gained through
training or experience, or both, that enable an individual to
perform a required function.
F 1789, F16
qualification test, n - - a series of tests conducted by the procuring
activity, or an agent thereof, to determine conformance of materials, or materials system, to the requirements of a specification
which normally results in a qualified products list under the
specification. (Compare acceptance test and preproduction test.)
D 907, D14
qualification test, n - - a series of tests conducted by the procuring
agency or an agent thereof to determine conformance of thermistor
sensors to the requirements of a specification, normally for the
development of a qualified products list under the specification.
E 344, E20
qualification test--an evaluation, generally nonrepetitive, conducted
on an existing, altered, or new product to determine acceptability.
F 412, F17
qualification testing--testing performed on a product to determine
whether or not the product conforms to requirements of an
applicable specification.
F 412, F17
qualified identification--An identification is not qualified. However,
opinions may be qualified when the evidence falls short of an
identification or elimination.
E 1658, E30
qualified technical personnel, n--persons such as engineers and
chemists who, by virtue of education, training, or experience,
know how to apply physical and chemical principles involved in
the reactions between oxidants and other materials. G 126, G04
qualitative, adj--pertaining to a descriptive measurement, such as (1)
taste or (2) presence/absence of a characteristic or component.
D 1129, D19

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qualitative sensory profile, n - - a description of a sample consisting

of sensory attributes, but without intensity values.
E 253, E18
quality, n--the totality of features and characteristics of a product or
service that bear on its ability to satisfy a given need.
quality assurance, n - - a system of activities whose purpose is to
provide assurance that the overall quality control job is in
fact being done effectively.
quality control, n--the overall system of activities whose
purpose is to provide a quality of product or service that
meets the needs of users; also, the use of such a system.
D 1356, D22
quality, n---collection of features and characteristics of a product,
process, or service that defines its ability to satisfy stated or
implied needs or requirements.
E 253, El8
quality--totality of characteristics of an entity that bear on its ability
to satisfy stated or implied needs.
E 1187, E36
quality--the mass of vapor phase per unit mass of a liquid-vapor
two-phase single-component fluid.
G 40, G02
quality, n--See particle concentration.
G 40, (302
quality assurance--See quality.
D 1356, D22
quality assurance, n--all those planned or systematic actions necessary to provide adequate confidence that a material, product,
system, or service will satisfy given needs.
D 4439, D35
quality assurance--all systematic actions necessary to provide adequate confidence that a calibration, measurement, or process is
performed to a predefined level of quality.
E 170, El0
quality assurance--all the planned and systematic activities implemented within the quality system, and demonstrated as needed, to
provide adequate confidence that an entity will fulfill requirements
for quality.
E 1187, E36
quality assurance, n--all the planned and systematic activities
implemented within the quality system, and demonstrated as
needed, to provide adequate confidence that an entity will fulfill
requirements for quality.
E 1732, E30
quality assurance---all of the planned and systematic activities
carried out for the purpose of establishing that a fastener lot is
within specified tolerances, limits, and other requirements.
F 1789, F16
quality assurance program--specific requirements within a quality
system which serves to focus the activities of a fastener organization in pursuit of stated requirements of the quality plan.
F 1789, F16
quality assurance (QA), n--an integrated system of management
activities involving planning, quality control, quality assessment,
reporting, and quality improvement to ensure that a process or
service (for example, environmental data) meets defined standards
of quality with a stated level of confidence.
D 5681, D34
quality assurance (QA), n--the sum total of the organized arrangements made with the object of ensuring that all APIs or drug
products are of the quality required for their intended use and that
quality systems are maintained.
E 2363, E55
quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC)--the efforts completed
to evaluate the accuracy and precision of a sampling or testing
procedure, or both.
D 653, D18
quality assurance system--manufacturing system for assuring quality that incorporates either a written control plan or employs other
acceptable methods for controlling quality. This may include
provisions for prototype development, initial production, and full
production including advanced quality planning, continuous improvement, defect prevention, and in-process controls of dimensional, mechanical, and performance characteristics of the fastener.
F 1789, F16
quality assurance t e s t - - a test in a program which is conducted to
determine the quality level.
F 412, F17
quality audit--systematic and independent examination to determine
whether quality activities and related results comply with planned

quality audit
arrangements and whether these arrangements are implemented
effectively and are suitable to achieve objectives. E 1187, E36
quality audit, n--systematic and independent examination to determine whether quality activities and related results comply with
planned arrangements and whether these arrangements are implemented effectively and are suitable to achieve objectives.
E 1732, E30
quality constituents, n--measurable characteristic, such as, but not
limited to pH, marbling, tenderness, or color.
F 2463, F10
quality controlmSee quality.
D 1356, D22
quality control, n the operational techniques and the activities
which sustain a quality of material, product, system, or service that
will satisfy given needs; also the use of such techniques and
activities.
D 4439, D35
quality control, n - - a system or process for obtaining, maintaining,
and verifying a desired level of quality in a data set, process, or
service by careful planning and design, the use of proper equipment, continued inspections, and taking corrective actions where
and when required.
E 867, El7
quality control--operational techniques and activities that are used to
fulfill requirements of quality.
E 1187, E36
quality control (QC), n--the overall system of technical activities
whose purpose is to measure and control the quality of a product
or service so that it meets the needs of users. The aim is to provide
quality that is satisfactory, adequate, dependable, and economical
D 5681, D34
quality control test--an in-plant test that is conducted on a given test
frequency to determine whether product is in accordance with the
appropriate specification(s).
F 412, F17
quality factor, Q, n--the reciprocal of the dissipation factor.
D 1711, D09
quality factor, Q--the reciprocal of the dissipation factor (when
applied to insulating materials).
D 2864, D27
quality factor, Q---the ratio of elastic modulus to loss modulus,
measured in tension, compression, flexure, or shear. D 4092, D20
quality management--all activities of the overall management
function that determine the quality policy objectives and responsibilities, and implement them by means such as quality planning,
quality control, quality assurance and quality improvement within
the quality system.
E 1187, E36
quality management
all activities of the overall management
function that determine the quality policy objectives and responsibilities, and implement them by means such as quality planning,
quality control, quality assurance and quality improvement within
the quality system.
quality management--The responsibility of all levels of
management but must be led by top management. Its
implementation involves all members of the organization. In
quality management, consideration is given to economic
aspects.
E 1732, E30
quality m a n u a l - - a document stating the quality policy, quality
system and quality practices of an organization, (ISO Guide 25).
E 1187, E36
quality manual, n - - a document stating the quality policy, quality
system and quality practices of an organization.
E 1732, E30
quality p l a n - - a document setting out the specific quality practices,
resource and sequence of activities relevant to a particular product,
service, contract or project, (ISO 8402).
E 1187, E36
quality policy---overall intentions and direction of an organization
with regards quality, as formally expressed by top management.
E 1187, E36
quality surveillance--continual monitoring and verification of the
status of an entity and analysis of records to ensure that specified
requirements are being fulfilled.
E 1187, E36
quality system--organizational structure, procedures, processes and
resources needed to implement quality management. E 1187, E36
quality system--the organizational structure, responsibilities, procedures, activities, capabilities, and resources that together aim to

ensure that services satisfy date requirements. (Generalized from E

1187.)
E 1605, E06
quality unit(s), n - - a n organizational unit independent of production
that fulfills both quality assurance and quality control responsibilities.
E 2363, E55
quantification, n--the process of performing a quantitative determination.
D 1129, D19
quantitation limit, n--the lowest result that would be considered
quantitative.
D 1129, D19
quantitation limit--an instrumental measurement value that is used
to provide a concentration limit for confidently reporting quanititative analysis data for a give analytical method.
E 1605, E06
quantitation limit--the minimum amount that can be quantified with
acceptable accuracy and precision.
E 2161, E37
quantitative analysis--an analysis run on sample digestates (or serial
dilutions of sample digestates) that includes instrumental QC
standards. Data from this run are used to calculate and report final
lead analysis results.
E 631, E06
quantitative analysis--the determination of the concentration and
distribution of elements within the Auger analysis volume.
E 673, E42
quantitative sensory profile, n--description of a sample consisting
of both sensory attributes and their intensity values. E 253, E18
quantity--measurable attribute of a physical phenomenon. There are
base units for seven quantities and supplementary units for two
quantities upon which units for all other quantities are founded.
queue-rail system--Synonym for traffic-rail system. E 631, E06
quarantine, n--the status of materials isolated physically or by other
effective means pending a decision on their subsequent approval or
rejection.
E 2363, E55
quarry--an excavation in the surface of the earth from which stone
is obtained for crushed rock or building stone. (ISRM) D 653, D 18
quarry tile---glazed or unglazed tile, made by the extrusion process
from natural clay or shale usually having 6 in. 2 (39 cm 2) or more
of facial area.
C 242, C21
quarter, n--one side of the upper of a shoe or boot from heel to
vamp.
F 1646, F13
quartersawn--a synonym for edge grain.
D 9, D07
quarter wave p l a t e - - a device used with a polarizer and analyzer
designed to produce circularly polarized light.
E 7, E04
quartz glass--See fused silica.
C 162, C14
quartzite (commercial definition) (III)---~ghly indurated, typically
metamorphosed sandstone containing at least 95 % free silica,
which has a compressive strength of over 117 MPa (17 000 psi).
C 119, C18
quartzite, ganister, n--for refractories, a rock consisting predominantly of the mineral quartz suitable for the manufacture of silica
brick and characterized by a high silica (Sit2) content and a low
percentage of impurities (see Classification C 416).
C 71, C08
quartzitic sandstone (commercial definition) (II)--sandstone containing at least 90 % free silica (quartz grains plus siliceous
cement), which has a compressive strength over 69 MPa (10 000
psi).
C 119, C18
quasi-binary system--in a ternary or higher order system, a linear
composition series between two congruent substances, wherein all
equilibria, at all temperatures or pressures, involve only phases
having compositions occurring in the linear series, so that the
series may be represented as binary on a phase diagram. E 7, E04
quasi-isotropic--See isotropic.
E 7, E04
quasi-isotropic laminate---a balanced and symmetric laminate for
which a constitutive property of interest, at a given point, displays
isotropic behavior in the plane of the laminate. Common quasiisotropic laminates are (0/-60)s and (0/-45/90)s. D 3878, D30
quasi-steady state--state of the solar collector test when the flow rate
and temperature of the fluid entering the collector are constant. The
exit fluid temperature changes are small and due only to the normal
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quinoline
quick burst test--an internal pressure test designed to produce
failure of a piping component over a relatively short period of
time, usually measured in seconds.
F 412, FI7
quick condition (quicksand)----condition in which water is flowing
upwards with sufficient velocity to reduce significantly the bearing
capacity of the soil through a decrease in intergranular pressure.
D 653, D18
quick draw, n - - a short runner.
F 1773, F08
quicklime--a calcined limestone, the major part of which is calcium
oxide or calcium oxide in association with magnesium oxide,
capable of slaking with water.
C 51, C07
q u i c k l i m e - - C a t , calcium oxide.
D 6161, D19
quicklime sizes--the different sizes depending upon the type of
limestone, kind of kiln used, or treatment subsequent to calcining.
The sizes commonly recognized are as follows:
(1) large lump--8 in. (203 mm) and smaller,
(2) pebble or crushed--21A in. (64 mm) and smaller,
(3) ground, screened or granular--1/4in. (6.4 mm) and smaller,

change in irradiance that occurs with time for clear sky conditions.
E 772, E44
quasi-ternary system--in a quaternary or higher order system, a
planar composition series among three congruent substances,
wherein all equilibria, at all temperatures and pressures, involve
only phases having compositions occurring upon the plane, so that
they may be represented completely upon a ternary phase diagram.
E 7, E04
quaternary system--the complete series of compositions produced
by mixing four components in all proportions.
E 7, E04
quebracho--a tanning material extracted from the wood of a South
American tree.
D 1517, D31
quench aging, n--aging associated with quenching after solution
heat treatment.
A 941, A01
quench cracks--surface discontinuities which usually transverse an
irregular or erratic course on the surface of the fastener which may
occur because of excessive high thermal or transformation stresses,
or both, during fastener heat treatment.
F 1789, F16
quench-hardened---See hardened.
F 547, F16
quench hardening, n--hardeuing a steel object by austeuitizing it,
and then cooling it rapidly enough that some or all of the austenite
transforms to martensite.
A 941, A01
quench h a r d e n i n g - - a treatment for copper-aluminum alloy products
consisting of heating above the betatizing temperature followed by
quenching to produce a hard martensitic structure. B 846, B05
quenching, n--rapid cooling.
A 941, A01
quenching--see frltting.
C 286, B08
quenching, n--the reduction of fluorescence by a competing deactivating process resulting from specific interaction between a
fluorophor and another substance present in the system.
E 131, E13
quenching crack--a crack formed as a result of thermal stresses
produced by rapid cooling from a high temperature--not to be
confused with fire crack.
E 7, E04
quenching oil, n--oil used for cooling metals during a heat-treating
operation.
D 4175, D02
Quer-wave (love wave), W--dispersive surface wave with one
horizontal component, generally normal to the direction of propagation, which decreases in propagation velocity with increase in
frequency.
D 653, D18
questioned, n--associated with the matter under investigation about
which there is some question, including, but not limited to,
whether the questioned and known items have a common origin.
E 1732, E30
queue, n - - a set of tasks stored in memory for use by a device in a
specified order. (See printout queuing.)
F 1457, F05
queue-rail system--Synonym for traffic-rall system. E 1481, E06
quick b r e a k - - a sudden interruption of the magnetizing current.
E 1316, E07
quick breaking emulsion--an emulsion which separates into water
and oil within 3 to 10 min after agitation is removed. E 609, E35
quick burst--Not a preferred term (see quick burst test, quick burst
pressure, and quick burst strength).
F 412, F17
quick burst pressure--the internal pressure required to bring a
piping component to failure when subjected to a quick burst test.
F 412, F17
quick burst strength--the hoop stress resulting from the quick burst
pressure.
F 412, F17

and
(4) pulverized--substantially all passing a No. 20 (850-pm)
sieve.

quick test--see unconsolidated undrained test.

C 51, C07

D 653, D18

quiet zones, n--areas of high reflectance (spaces) immediately

preceding the start character and following the stop character of a
machine-readable symbol as defined for a particular symbology.
(See also clear area.)
F 1294, F05
quill, n--in feathers, the stem or central shaft.
D 123, D13
quill, n--in feathers, the stem or central shaft.
D 7022, D13
quill feathers, n feathers which are over 100 mm (4 in.) in length or
which have a quill point exceeding 9.5 mm (6A6 in.) in length.
D 123, D13
quill feathers, n feathers which are over 100 mm (4 in.) in length or
which have a quill point exceeding 9.5 mm (6/16 in.) in length.
D 7022, D13
quill point, n--in feathers, the section of quill extending beyond the
section of barb attachment.
D 123, D13
quill point, n--in feathers, the section of quill extending beyond the
section of barb attachment.
D 7022, D13
quill shaft, n--in feathers, the section of quill from which the barbs
emanate.
D 123, D13
quill shaft, n--in feathers, the section of quill from which the barbs
emanate.
D 7022, D13
quilt, n - - a bedcovering assembly used primarily for warmth, consisting of an insulating filler secured between two layers of fabric,
but generally lighter in weight and thinner than a comforter.
D 123, D13
quilt, n - - a bedcovering assembly used primarily for warmth, consisting of an insulating filler secured between two layers of fabric,
but generally lighter in weight and thinner than a comforter.
D 7023, D13
quilted, n--fused or stitched with thread through the upholstery cover
material and one or more layers of upholstery material.
E 176, E05
quinoline--benzo(b)pyridine (C9H 7N) mol weight 129.15; colorless,
refractive oil which darkens on storage; hygroscopic; penetrating
odor not as offensive as pyridine; freezing point,-15C; boiling
point, 237.7C.
D 4790, D16

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