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POLLUTED WASTE [1 record]

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Record 1 2019-05-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Waste Management
  • Pollution (General)
CONT

At the plants, the polluted waste is broken down into its base chemicals, using a series of physical, chemical and biological processes.

OBS

Waste is considered to be an uncountable noun. However, it is often found in the plural form (wastes), particularly when speaking of different types of waste.

Key term(s)
  • polluted wastes

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion des déchets
  • Pollution (Généralités)
CONT

Dans le cas des déchets pollués, nous pouvons penser aux vêtements, aux chiffons, aux matériaux absorbants, aux emballages vides, aux gants, etc. contaminés avec des hydrocarbures, de la peinture, de l'encre, de la colle, du vernis ou des solvants.

Key term(s)
  • déchet pollué

Spanish

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