R95

noun

R95 standard

Meanings

nounR95 (countable and uncountable, plural R95s)

plural R95s

  1. R95; Ellipsis of NIOSH R95.
    1. uncountableR95 standard
    2. countableR95 filter

Origin

From Initialism of Resistant to oil particles with 95% filtration efficiency in NIOSH air filtration ratings.

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Chicago

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