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Record 1 1998-11-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Extinguishing Agents
  • Chemistry
CONT

Wetting agent: An additive that reduces the surface tension of water (producing wet water) or other liquid, causing it to spread and penetrate more effectively ... in contrast to a water repeller.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Agents extincteurs
  • Chimie
DEF

Eau à laquelle on a ajouté un ou plusieurs agents mouillants dont le rôle est d'augmenter ses propriétés de dispersion et de pénétration.

OBS

Le pouvoir extincteur de l'eau se trouve amélioré sensiblement par l'adjonction de produits «mouillants» employés surtout en pulvérisation.

Spanish

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