N99

noun

N99 standard

Meanings

nounN99 (countable and uncountable, plural N99s)

plural N99s

  1. N99; Ellipsis of NIOSH N99.
    1. uncountableN99 standard
    2. countableN99 filter

Origin

From Initialism of Not resistant to oil particles with 99% filtration efficiency in NIOSH air filtration ratings.

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