Emery Paper
An Abrasive paper based on an aluminum oxide surface and bonded onto a fabric backing.
Ideal for use on metalwork to remove corrosion and to polish a metal surface.
Emulsion
A term used in the paint industry relating to a solid organic binder for paints such as polyvinyl acetate (P.V.A.). Dispersed not dissolved in a carrier such as water.
Enamel
Normally referred to as a high gloss coating. The term can also apply to a finish obtained by melting siliceous materials (Vitreous enamel).
Equilibrium
Referred to when the moisture content in timber is neither gained nor lost when the humidity and temperature is constant.