R100

Translingual

Etymology

English R100

Noun

R100

  1. A filtration type that efficiently filters out 99.97% of airborne particulates of 0.3 microns (“μm”) (and all larger particles) and is somewhat resistant to oil.
  2. A filter implementing the R100 standard.

Coordinate terms

  • P1, P2, P3
  • FFP1, FFP2, FFP3

English

Etymology

From Initialism of Resistant to oil particles with 100% filtration efficiency in NIOSH air filtration ratings.

Noun

R100 (countable and uncountable, plural R100s)

  1. R100; Ellipsis of NIOSH R100.
    1. (uncountable) R100 standard
    2. (countable) R100 filter
  • N100 (non-oil-resistant filter standard)
  • P100 (oil-proof filter standard)
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