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A volumetric measure equal to 4 quarts (231 cubic inches) used to measure fuel oil. One barrel equals 42 gallons. A US gallon (3.785 liters) is 20% smaller than an Imperial gallon (4.546 liters). (gal) Imperial gallon. A measure of volume. 1 gal = 4.54596 litre (US) A measure of volume. 1 US gallon = 3.785 litre
ArchitecturalIn painting this refers to a transparent or lightly pigmented coating used to modify the previously applied coating to produce a rich effect in depth. A term used to describe several types of finishing materials. (1) Glazing putty is of a creamy consistency and is applied to fill imperfections in the surface. (2) A glazing stain is a pigmented stain applied over a stained, filled or painted surface to soften or blend the original color without obscuring it.
ArchitecturalA glass is an amorphous solid. The term is usually applied to inorganic solids and not to plastics or other organics. Glasses do not have crystalline internal structure. They usually are hard and brittle solids.
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