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CHEMICAL SLUDGE [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-03-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wastewater Treatment
DEF

Sludge obtained by treatment of water or wastewater with inorganic coagulants.

OBS

The term "sludge" is considered to be an uncountable noun. However, it is often found in the plural form (sludges), particularly when speaking of different types of sludge.

Key term(s)
  • chemical sludges

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitement des eaux usées
DEF

Boues résultant du traitement de l'eau par des produits chimiques (sulfate d'aluminium, sulfate ferreux, chaux, etc.).

Key term(s)
  • boue chimique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tratamiento de aguas residuales
DEF

Lodo procedente de un tratamiento químico de aguas residuales.

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