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OXYGEN CONSUMED [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-01-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Wastewater Treatment
DEF

A measure of the oxygen consuming capability of inorganic and organic matter present in water or wastewater.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Traitement des eaux usées
DEF

Quantité d'oxygène empruntée au permanganate de potassium en solution dans un liquide qui contient des matières organiques. L'oxygène consommé est un indice de la matière carbonée présente.

Spanish

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

Mezcla de la cantidad de componentes oxidables presentes en el agua.

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