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ACIDIC SLUDGES [1 record]

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Record 1 2016-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Waste Management
  • Petrochemistry
DEF

acid sludges: The residues obtained during the acid washing of crude benzole.

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.

OBS

acid sludge: The plural form of this term (acid sludges) and the plural definition have been standardized by ISO.

Key term(s)
  • acid sludges
  • acidic sludges

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion des déchets
  • Chimie du pétrole
DEF

Déchets obtenus au cours du raffinage acide du benzol.

OBS

boues acides : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Key term(s)
  • boue acide

Spanish

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

Residuo que queda después de tratar el aceite de petróleo con ácido sulfúrico para la remoción de impurezas.

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