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SCRUBBER SLUDGE [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-03-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Waste Management
CONT

Solid waste management coal ash and scrubber sludge are the two main types of solid wastes produced as coal combustion byproducts.

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)
  • scrubber sludges
  • scrubbing sludges

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion des déchets
CONT

Installation de traitement pour cendres sèches, boues de lavage, boues d'hydroxyde de métal, déchets de sablage et d'autres produits.

Key term(s)
  • boue de lavage

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Gestión de los desechos
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