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oxygen scavenger [2 records]

Record 1 1993-10-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
OBS

scavenge: to clean and purify (molten metal) by taking up foreign elements (as oxygen) in chemical union.

CONT

After the biopolymer has been dissolved (...) extreme care must be taken to preserve the polymer from bacterial attack. Proper use of biocides and oxygen scavengers is essential.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
DEF

Substance désoxygénante.

OBS

désoxygénant,e : adj. : Se dit des substances qui sont capables d'enlever l'oxygène.

Spanish

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Record 2 1988-06-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Industries
CONT

The Japanese have enjoyed the benefits of oxygen scavengers for many years. These are products that absorb oxygen from inside food packages. Packets of "Ageless"" contain hydrogenated iron oxide. The packets absorb oxygen when placed inside the food container.

OBS

Ageless is the name of the produce used as an oxygen scavenger.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie de l'alimentation
OBS

se dit des substances qui sont capables d'enlever l'oxygène.

Spanish

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