Therefore, a degree on the Fahrenheit scale is 1/180 of the interval between the freezing point and the boiling point of water. Absolute zero is defined as -459.67Â°F. A temperature difference of 1Â°F is the equivalent of a temperature difference 0.556Â°C.
Separate Maintenance. Money paid by one married person to the other for support if they are no longer living as Husband and Wife. Commonly it is referred to as separate support and follows from a court order. See Alimony. SEPARATE MAINTENANCE, contracts. An allowance made by a husband to his wife for her separate support and maintenance. 2.
Generally speaking, there are two types of maintenance in use: 1  Preventive or scheduled maintenance, where equipment or facilities are inspected, maintained and protected before break down or other problems occur. 2  Corrective maintenance where equipment is repaired or replaced after wear, malfunction or break down.