Â· 43 comments. in Facts. An intelligence quotient, or IQ, is a score derived from one of several standardized tests designed to assess intelligence. The abbreviation âIQâ comes from the German term Intelligenz-Quotient, originally coined by psychologist William Stern.
Lower explosive limit. Lower explosive limit (LEL): The lowest concentration (percentage) of a gas or a vapor in air capable of producing a flash of fire in presence of an ignition source (arc, flame, heat). The term is considered by many safety professionals to be the same as the lower flammable limit (LFL).
RAL is a colour matching system used in Europe. In colloquial speech RAL refers to the RAL Classic system, mainly used for varnish and powder coating but nowadays there are reference panels for plastics as well. Approved RAL products are provided with a hologram as of early 2013 to make unauthorised versions difficult to produce.