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Record 1 2002-01-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Crop Protection
  • Black Products (Petroleum)
  • Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
CONT

If [an oil and water] mixture is allowed to stand, the oil and water will separate. A third material is added to decrease the tendency to separate or to increase the stability of the emulsion. This is called the emulsifying agent or emulsifier.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Protection des végétaux
  • Produits noirs (Pétrole)
  • Peintures et vernis (Industries)
DEF

Se dit d'un composé dont la présence favorise la formation d'une émulsion ou sa conservation.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Protección de las plantas
  • Productos negros (Petróleo)
  • Pinturas y barnices (Industrias)
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