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Line pipe. (Plumb.) A special, high­test pipe having recessed and taper­thread couplings, and usually greater length of thread than Briggs' stan­dard.
Liner. (Mech.) A replaceable tube to fit inside an engine cylinder, a bush­ing for a bearing, or the like.
Line shafL (Mach.) A run of shafting which consists of several lengths coupled together. It mayor may not be a main line shaft.
Line shafting. (Shopwk.) The main shafting in a factory from which counter shafts and secondary shafts receive their power.
Lines offorce. (Elec.) A line of mag­netic force indicates the direction taken by a north-seeking pole un­der the influence of other - poles which surround it.
Line time base. The control of the horizontal deflection of the scan­ning spot so that it - starts to scan each new line at exactly the right moment.
Line transformer. See "Trans­former, Line Input, Line Output".
Line-up table. (Print.) A precision­built steel table with geared trucks for movable rules, and a ground glass top to enable the operator to "position" sheets to the accuracy of a hariline.
Lining. (Print.) The exact horizontal alignment of a font of type.
Link. (Mech) (I) One of the loops. of a piece of chain. (2) A mechanical device used on engines for con­trolling valve action.

Link fuse. (Elec.) A fuse wire or rib­bon not protected by any outside covering.
Link motion. An assemblage of parts for operating the valves of a loco­motive.
Linograph. (PriQt.) A slug-casting, typesetting machine similar to the Intertype and Linotype.
Linotype. (Print.) A line of type cast in one piece; a machine for pro­ducing the same.
Linseed oil. Oil from the linseed or flaxseed; used principally in paints.
Lintel. (Arch.) The horizontal top piece over a doorway or window opening.
Linters. (Uphol.) The short-fiber cot­ton which is removed from the seeds. Felted linters are commonly used in upholstery work.
Lintless cotton. Long-fiber cotton the seeds of which are not covered with lint as are other cottons.
Lip. (Shopwk.) In machine-shop practice, the cutting edge of a tool.
Lip molding. (Furn.) A small con­vex molding often placed around drawers.
Liquid. (Chern.) That state of matter which has definite volume and as­sumes the shape of the contain­ing vessel.
Liquid air. (Chern.) Air brought to a liquid condition by a reduction of temperature and an increase of pressure; used chiefly as a refrig­erant.
Liquid fire. Flaming petroleum or the like as employed against an enemy in warfare.

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Liquid measure.
4 gills (gi.) = I pint (pt.)
2 pints = I quart (qt.)
4 quarts = I gallon (gal.)
31'1z gallons = 1 band (bbl.)
2 barrels = 1 hogshead (hhd.)
Liquid oxygen. A liquid obtained by compressing oxygen and then cool­ing it below its boiling point; used chiefly as an oxidizer in liquid rocket propellants.
Lissajous. Applies to visual pattern obtained when related signals are applied to 'X' and 'Y' deflection system of an oscilloscope.
Liter. The standard French measure for liquids; it contains 61.027 cu. in., equaling 1.0567 liquid quart.
Litharge. Lead monoxide found in silver-bearing lead ore.
Lithium (Metal.) The lightest metal. Its specific gravity is only 0.53. It is used to increase hardness of alu­minium alloys..
Litho. (Paper) Preferred to the names of different papers used in lithogra­phy.
Lithography. (Print.) A method of prod~cing printed matter from a drawing or transfer made on a flat lithographic stone or a metal plate.
Lithopone. (Paint.) A compound of "barium sulphate and zinc sulphide. A white pigment with excellent covering qualitjes; suitable for in­side painting, wall finishes, etc but is not suitable for outside use. It also is used in the manufacture of linoleum and in the vulcaniza­ tion of rubber.
Litmus. (Chem.) A blue dyestuff made from lichens, a genus of plants. It turns red when treated by an acid and remains blue when treated by an alkali.
LitmuS paper. (Papermkg.) A chemi­cal test paper made with litmus~ (See Litmus.)
Live. (Tel.) (I) Term used for televis­ing real things as opposed to film. (2) A set on whiCh action is taking place.
Live axles. (Auto.) Axles in which both load a!1d power application is present. These include the semifloating, three-quarter-floating and the full-floating types.
Live. centre. (Shopwk.) The centre in the revolving spindle of a lathe or similar machine. It is highly im­portant that this should run true or it will cause the wprk to move in an accentric path.
Live load. (Engin.) A moving or re­peated load which is not constant in its application.
Live matter. (Print.) Matter that is to be printed.
Livering. (Paint and Lacquer) Some times an acidity sets up in the pack­age, which causes the lacquer enamel to jell or liver.
Live spindle. (Mach.) The re.volving spindle in the headstock of a lathe as opposed to the dead-spindle of the tailstock.
Load. Impedance of circuit or com­