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Building dictionary for the letter M - Page 13
Mud
(1) Soil containing enough water to make it soft and plastic. (2) A slang expression for cement or lime mortar.
Mulch
Organic material such as straw, leaves, or wood chips spread on the ground to prevent erosion, to control weeds, to minimize evaporation as well as temperature extremes, and to improve the soil.
Mullion
The vertical member separating the panels or glass lights of a window or door system.
Multifolding door
A large door or room divider composed of hinged, rigid panels supported on an overhead track. When the door is open, the panels fold against each other.
Multiple dwelling
A building that houses two or more independent residential dwelling units.
Multiple ownership
A form of ownership whereby two or more people or entities own interests in the same real property at the same time. There are three basic forms of multiple ownership of real property. See also tenants in common and joint tenancy.
Multiplier
A factor used to adjust costs for modifications, such as for location, time, or size of project.
Multistory
A term commonly applied to buildings with five or more stories.
Multizone system
(1) An air conditioning system that is capable of handling several individual zones simultaneously. (2) A heating or HVAC system having individual controls in two or more zones in a building.
Municipality
A political unit, legally incorporated for self-government or other public purposes.
Muriatic acid
An acid mixed with water to clean masonry. Muriatic acid is also commonly used to etch smooth concrete surfaces for painting.
Mutual assent
The agreement of two or more parties to be bound to the terms of a contract. A contract is not legally enforceable without mutual assent.
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