P100

Translingual

Etymology

English P100

Noun

P100

  1. A filtration type that efficiently filters out 99.97% of airborne particulates of 0.3 microns (“μm”) (and all larger particles) and is strongly resistant to oils.
  2. By extension, filtration standard of 99.97% of airborne particulates
  3. A filter implementing the P100 standard.

Coordinate terms
  • P1, P2, P3
  • FFP1, FFP2, FFP3

English

Etymology

From Initialism of oil-Proof with 100% filtration efficiency in NIOSH air filtration ratings.

Noun

P100 (countable and uncountable, plural P100s)

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