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MICRON

Micrometer. A metric unit of measure that is equal to one millionth of a metre and is used commonly in particle measurement. A micron is approximately 1/25,400 of an inch.


MIGRATION

Gradual movement of moisture, usually on a horizontal plane, as it is absorbed by materials outward from its source or point of origin. cp ?wicking?


MILDEW

A mould or fungus that grows and feeds on organic materials exposed to heat, moisture and stagnant air.


MILDEW RESISTANT

Fabric treated to make it resistant to fungi; e.g., mould and mildew.


MILDEWCIDE

A preparation formulated to kill mildew, usually by direct contact.


MILLIGRAM

A metric unit of measurement. There are 1,000 milligrams in one gram (g) of a substance. see _gram_


MINI CONTAINMENT

Small confined areas that may be used where glove bag enclosures are not feasible. The use of mini-enclosures must be approved by a remediation project manager. They typically are constructed using polyethylene sheeting.


MIST

Suspended liquid droplets measuring between 500 and 40 microns, generated by condensation from the gaseous to the liquid state, or by breaking up a liquid into a dispersed state, such as splashing, foaming or atomizing.


MITIGATION

1. Measures taken to reduce adverse effects on the environment. 2. _Reasonable and prudent_ steps taken under the terms of an insurance policy to limit loss (preserve, protect and secure property from further damage).


MIXTURE

Any combination of two or more chemicals, if the combination is not, in whole or part, the result of chemical reaction (in which a _compound_ is formed).