Tetrachloroethylene, a manufactured volatile organic compound, closely related to trichloroethylene (TCE), which is widely used for metal degreasing and dry cleaning of fabrics.
Pyrometric Cone Equivalent A measure of how refractory a material is. The measure is done by making a small cone from the material and firing it till it bends. A typical stoneware clay body, for example, might have a PCE of cone 20.
Pyrometric Cone Equivalent. An index of refractoriness obtained by heating on a time-temperature schedule a cone of the sample material and a series of standardized pyrometric cones of increasing refractoriness.
Progressive Cardiac Exercise. a continuous, graded program of physical activity designed to prevent the adverse effects of bedrest, improve cardiovascular functioning and promote a healthier way of life.
Progressive cardiac exercise. a program of physical activity aimed to prevent the effects of inactivity, improve heart functioning and assist in a healthier way of life.
Personal Consumption Expenditures. The goods and services purchased by the personal sector. In the NIPA's (National Income and Product Accounts), the personal sector consists of individuals (and nonprofit institutions serving them) residing in the United States.
Personal Consumer Expenditure, the total market value of all goods and services purchased by households and non-profit institutions, excluding house purchases.
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