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Record 1 2015-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Waste Management
  • Wastewater Treatment
CONT

... interstitial liquid separated from the dewatered sludge is heavily polluted and, after being recycled to the head of the plant, constitutes a heavy overload.

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)
  • dewatered sludges
  • dried sludges
  • dry sludges

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion des déchets
  • Traitement des eaux usées
CONT

[...] le liquide interstitiel séparé des boues essorées est très chargé, constituant, après recyclage en tête de station, une surcharge importante de celle-ci.

Key term(s)
  • boue déshydratée
  • boue asséchée
  • boue essorée
  • boue sèche

Spanish

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