Glossary

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Galvanic Anode
A metal which, when properly connected to metallic structures of different composition, will generate an electric current.

Galvanic Corrosion
Corrosion associated with the current of a galvanic cell made up of dissimilar electrodes.

Galvanized Steel
Cold rolled steel which has been coated with a thin layer of metallic zinc by hot dipping or electroplating.

Gelled
A coating which has thickened to a jelly like consistency making it unusable.

Generic
Belonging to a particular family.

Gloss
The sheen or ability to reflect light.

Gloss Retention
The ability to retain the original sheen during weathering.

Glycol Ether
A group of relatively slow evaporating, strong solvents commonly utilized in epoxy coatings.

Grinding
A method of surface preparation. It is the rotation of one or more abrading stones or discs applied under pressure at right angles to the surface.

Grit
An abrasive blasting media obtained from slag and various other materials.

Grit Blasting
Abrasive blasting using grit as the blasting media.