R95

Translingual

Etymology

English R95

Noun

R95

  1. A filtration type that efficiently filters out 95% of airborne particulates of 0.3 microns (“μm”) (and all larger particles) and is somewhat resistant to oil.
  2. A filter implementing the R95 standard.

Coordinate terms

  • P1, P2, P3
  • FFP1, FFP2, FFP3

English

Etymology

From Initialism of Resistant to oil particles with 95% filtration efficiency in NIOSH air filtration ratings.

Noun

R95 (countable and uncountable, plural R95s)

  1. R95; Ellipsis of NIOSH R95.
    1. (uncountable) R95 standard
    2. (countable) R95 filter

Coordinate terms

  • N95 (non-oil-resistant filter standard)
  • P95 (oil-proof filter standard)
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