P100

noun

P100 standard

Meanings

nounP100 (countable and uncountable, plural P100s)

plural P100s

  1. P100; Ellipsis of NIOSH P100.
    1. uncountableP100 standard
    2. countableP100 filter

Origin

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

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “P100,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/P100.

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