P95
Translingual
Etymology
English P95
Noun
P95
- A filtration type that efficiently filters out 95% of airborne particulates of 0.3 microns (“μm”) (and all larger particles) and is strongly resistant to oils.
- By extension, filtration standard of 95% of airborne particulates
- A filter implementing the P95 standard.
Coordinate terms
- P1, P2, P3
- FFP1, FFP2, FFP3
Related terms
- R95, N95
- R99, P99, N99
- R100, P100, N100
English
Etymology
From Initialism of oil-Proof with 95% filtration efficiency in NIOSH air filtration ratings.
Noun
P95 (countable and uncountable, plural P95s)
- P95; Ellipsis of NIOSH P95.
- (uncountable) P95 standard
- (countable) P95 filter
Coordinate terms
- R99, P99, N99 (99% filtration)
- R100, P100, N100 (99.97% filtration)
Related terms
- N95 (non-oil-proof filter standard)
- R95 (oil-resistant filter standard)