P100
Translingual
Etymology
English P100
Noun
P100
- A filtration type that efficiently filters out 99.97% of airborne particulates of 0.3 microns (“μm”) (and all larger particles) and is strongly resistant to oils.
- By extension, filtration standard of 99.97% of airborne particulates
- A filter implementing the P100 standard.
Coordinate terms
- P1, P2, P3
- FFP1, FFP2, FFP3
Related terms
- R95, P95, N95
- R99, P99, N99
- R100, N100
English
Etymology
From Initialism of oil-Proof with 100% filtration efficiency in NIOSH air filtration ratings.
Noun
P100 (countable and uncountable, plural P100s)
- P100; Ellipsis of NIOSH P100.
- (uncountable) P100 standard
- (countable) P100 filter
Related terms
- N100 (non-oil-proof filter standard)
- R100 (oil-resistant filter standard)