YSI 30 - Manual (Page 50)

Glossary Appendix E
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polarization - The separation of the positive and negative charges of a molecule by an external
agent.
Pyrex - A trademark name for heat-resistant and chemical-resistant glass.
reference voltage - A closely controlled d.c. or a.c. voltage used as a reference.
SI - Système International
siemens (S) - SI unit of electrical conductance; the reciprocal of an ohm; equivalent to a mho.
temperature correction - An adjustment made to a measurement to compensate for the difference
between the measured and nominal temperatures.
temperature coefficient - The change in any particular physical quantity per degree change in
temperature.
voltage - Electromotive force or potential expressed in volts.