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HYDROPHILIC ORGANIC SLUDGES [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-05-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Water Treatment (Water Supply)
CONT

Hydrophilic organic sludge: this is one of the largest categories. The difficulties encountered in dewatering this sludge are due to the presence of a large proportion of hydrophilic colloids.

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)
  • hydrophilic organic sludges

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitement des eaux
CONT

Après avoir analysé 200 types de boues, les spécialistes [...] du développement des stations d'épuration, ont déterminé 6 classes : les boues organiques hydrophiles, difficiles à déshydrater [...]

Key term(s)
  • boue organique hydrophile

Spanish

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