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UNBURNED WASTE [1 record]

Record 1 2019-04-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Combustion and Fuels (Fireplaces)
  • Waste Management
CONT

The management of bottom ash and other unburned residue is an integral part of sound waste management and the ash will need to be disposed of.

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)
  • unburnt waste
  • unburnt residue
  • unburnt refuse
  • unburned wastes
  • unburnt wastes

French

Domaine(s)
  • Combustion et combustibles (Foyers)
  • Gestion des déchets
CONT

Chaque pour cent de déchet imbrûlé qui est gagné, dont la combustion est acquise en supplément, correspond à un pour cent d'énergie en plus au niveau de la valorisation énergétique.

Key term(s)
  • déchet imbrûlé

Spanish

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