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WET WASTES [1 record]

Record 1 2019-02-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Waste Management
CONT

... wet waste is typically generated by restaurants and contains damp materials that are heavy ...

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)
  • wet wastes

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion des déchets
CONT

Les déchets humides sont difficiles à traiter à moins que l'incinérateur soit bien conçu. Par exemple, il peut être nécessaire de concevoir un brûleur auxiliaire plus grand pour les sécher dans un délai raisonnable.

Key term(s)
  • déchet humide

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Gestión de los desechos
Key term(s)
  • desechos húmedos
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