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COLLECTING DUCT [2 records]

Record 1 1998-03-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Urinary Tract
DEF

The collecting tubule that is the continuation of each tubulus contortus distalis beyond the renal nephron.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil urinaire
Key term(s)
  • canal collecteur

Spanish

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Record 2 1981-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Transport of Water (Water Supply)
  • Wastewater Treatment
CONT

The settled sludge is drawn evenly from the bottom of the settling tank over the whole length of the plant, through convergent collecting ducts ... each fitted with an adjustable air-lift ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Adduction d'eau (Alimentation en eau)
  • Traitement des eaux usées
CONT

Les boues décantées sont sucées au fond du clarificateur, de façon uniforme et sur toute la longueur de l'ouvrage, par des gaines de reprise convergentes accolées [...] équipées chacune d'un air-lift réglable [...]

Spanish

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