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permanent hardness [2 records]

Record 1 2015-11-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Water Treatment (Water Supply)
DEF

That hardness not removed by boiling.

OBS

It is caused mainly by the presence of the sulphates, chlorides and nitrates of calcium and magnesium.

OBS

non-alkaline hardness; permanent hardness: terms and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Traitement des eaux
DEF

Dureté qui ne disparaît pas après ébullition.

OBS

Elle est due principalement à la présence de sulfates, de chlorures et de nitrates de calcium et de magnésium.

OBS

dureté permanente; dureté non alcaline : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
  • Tratamiento del agua
DEF

[Dureza] que no desaparece por ebullición.

OBS

Es causada principalmente por la presencia de sulfatos, cloruros y nitratos de calcio y magnesio.

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Record 2 2003-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Brewing and Malting

French

Domaine(s)
  • Brasserie et malterie

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fabricación de cerveza y malta
DEF

Dureza de agua debida a sales que permanecen disueltas aun tras ebullición.

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