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CHLORINATED WASTES [1 record]

Record 1 2019-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Waste Management
CONT

Case 3 is a detached white plume that could be the result of burning chlorinated wastes. Hydrogen chloride can cause this type of plume in high concentrations.

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)
  • chlorinated wastes

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion des déchets
CONT

Le cas 3 est un panache blanc disjoint qui pourrait résulter du brûlage de matières résiduelles chlorées. Le chlorure d'hydrogène en forte concentration peut causer ce type de panache.

Key term(s)
  • déchet chloré
  • matière résiduelle chlorée

Spanish

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