Snap switches are generally required to be effectively grounded by connection to an equipment grounding conductor. In addition, the snap switch must provide a means to ground a metal faceplate. Grounding of switches is discussed in greater detail later in this article.
exists and is an alternate of . The Latin word for ear is auris (-is, f.). The diminutive, spelled either auricula or oricula, is used to refer to the external, visible part of the ear (it is the latter that gave rise to the modern Romance words for ear: Italian orecchio, Spanish oreja, French oreille, etc.). The Latin word for ear is <i>auris</i> (-<i>is</i>, f.). The diminutive, spelled either <i>auricula</i> or <i>oricula</i>, is used to refer to the external, visible part of the ear (it is the latter that gave rise to the modern Romance words for ear: Italian <i>orecchio</i>, Spanish <i>oreja</i>, French <i>oreille</i>, etc.).
To help clear up any confusion regarding what your eyeglasses prescription really means, it is important to understand a few basic words and abbreviations that can be found on the prescription. It may look a bit daunting, but understanding your eyeglasses prescription is easier than you might have thought. The two most important of these mystery terms and abbreviations are OD (Oculus Dextrus) and OS (Oculus Sinister). These are Latin terms that mean right eye and left eye, respectively.