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Record 1 2015-04-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biological Sciences
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
DEF

A system that protects the air supply to the containment zone from contamination.

OBS

HEPA [high efficiency particulate air] filters or isolation dampers are commonly used to prevent contamination from reaching areas of lower containment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sciences biologiques
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
DEF

Système qui protège l’approvisionnement en air de la zone de confinement contre la contamination.

OBS

Des filtres HEPA [haute efficacité pour les particules de l’air] ou des volets de confinement sont souvent utilisés pour empêcher la contamination de se propager aux zones de confinement moins élevé.

Spanish

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