personal protective equipment

gear, such as gloves, face masks, or hearing protection, that acts as a barrier to reduce or eliminate an individual’s exposure to a hazard (e.g., dangerous chemicals, high levels of noise). See also administrative controls; engineering controls.

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February 23rd 2025

mineralocorticoid

n. any corticosteroid hormone that affects ion concentrations in body tissues and helps to regulate the excretion of salt and water. In humans, the principal mineralocorticoid is aldosterone.