R100

noun

R100 standard

Meanings

nounR100 (countable and uncountable, plural R100s)

plural R100s

  1. R100; Ellipsis of NIOSH R100.
    1. uncountableR100 standard
    2. countableR100 filter

Origin

From Initialism of Resistant to oil particles with 100% filtration efficiency in NIOSH air filtration ratings.

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APA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “R100,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/R100.

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