Jargon Buster
Welcome to our Jargon Buster, a simple, no-nonsense guide to help you understand the terms and phrases you might come across when using our site. Whether you're a healthcare provider, workplace safety officer, a concerned parent, or simply a first-time, buyer seeking to make an informed purchase, this glossary is here to take the confusion out of technical talk.
What is a Lithium Battery?
A lithium battery uses a lithium compound as an anode and can produce up to twice the voltage of a traditional zinc chloride or alkaline battery. Lithium batteries will provide a much longer life, thereby minimizing battery replacement over the course of a product's lifespan.
What is LPG?
LPG or Liquefied Petroleum Gas is most commonly found as bottled gas used as fuel for heating appliances. The 2 most widely used types of LPG are mixes of propane and butane.
What are Lumens?
Lumens is the measurement of visible light that is emitted from a light source. It is often used as the symbol: lm when describing the lumen output of a device.
What is a Luminaire?
A luminaire is a complete light fixture that incorporates a power source and a light source or lamp.
What is Lux?
Lux is the amount of light measured on a level surface i.e. the further away a luminaire, the less lux is present on a surface.