Glossary

Printed, etc., output on paper.

Hardware used to read from or write to a hard disk.

Synonym: Hard Disk Drive.

Degree to which a metal will resist cutting, abrasion, penetration, bending and stretching. The indicated hardness of metals will differ somewhat with the specific apparatus and technique of measuring. Measuring techniques may include Brinell Hardness, Rockwell Hardness, Vickers Hardness, Scleroscope Hardness. Tensile Strength also is an indication of hardness.

The concentration of calcium and magnesium salts in water. Hardness is a term originally referred to the soap-consuming power of water; as such it is sometimes also taken to include iron and manganese. “Permanent hardness” is the excess of hardness over alkalinity. “Temporary hardness” is equal or less than the alkalinity. These also are referred to as “non-carbonated” or “carbonate” hardness, respectively.

The concentration of calcium and magnesium salts in water. Hardness is a term originally referred to the soap-consuming power of water; as such it is sometimes also taken to include iron and manganese. “Permanent hardness” is the excess of hardness over alkalinity. “Temporary hardness” is equal or less than the alkalinity. These also are referred to as “non-carbonated” or “carbonate” hardness, respectively.

(IEEE) Physical equipment used to process, store, or transmit computer programs or data.

(IEEE) Physical equipment used in data processing, as opposed to programs, procedures, rules, and associated documentation.

(ISO) Physical equipment, as opposed to programs, procedures, rules, and associated documentation.

Testing carried out to verify correct operation of system hardware independent of any custom application software

(ICH Q9) Damage to health, including the damage that can occur from loss of product quality or availability.

Physical injury or damage to the health of people, or damage to property or the environment.

The separation of cells from growth media. It can be accomplished by filtration, precipitation, or centrifugation.

Human Serum Albumin

Health Sciences Authority

Hepatitis A Virus

House Air Way Bill

Heat Affected Zone

Hazard Analysis

(DOD) A condition that is prerequisite to a mishap.

Inherent pharmacologic and toxicologic properties of a substance that adversely affects health of people, environment, process or product.

(ICH Q9) The potential source of harm (ISO/IEC Guide 51).

The hazard of a chemical is the practical likelihood that the chemical will cause harm. A chemical is determined to be a hazard depending on the following factors:1.Toxicity – how much of the substance is required to cause harm.2.Route of exposure – how the substance enters your body (inhalation, skin contact, eye contact, ingestion)3.Dose – how much of the substance enters your body.4.Duration – the length of time you are exposed to the substance (acute and/or chronic effects).5.Reaction and interaction – other substances you are exposed to.6.Sensitivity – how your body reacts to the substance compared to others.Some chemicals are hazardous because of the risk of fire or explosion. These are important dangers, but are considered safety rather than toxic hazards.

Potential source of harm.

Biological, chemical or physical element or factor that adversely affects individuals, the environment, process or product.