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FRUIT WASTE [1 record]

Record 1 2008-07-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Waste Management
CONT

The fruit wastes were collected after the peeling and crushing operations, after which they lose their utility. Rotten fruits were also included in the collection.

OBS

The term "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)
  • fruit wastes
  • fruit scrap

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion des déchets
CONT

N'importe quel matériel organique peut être décomposé; un mélange de matériaux est préférable. En fonction de ce qui est disponible dans la région, herbes, feuilles, tous les fruits ou déchets de fruits (comme des épluchures) des plantations, fibres de cocotier, coquilles des grains de café, bagasse de canne à sucre, et balles de riz peuvent être utilisés.

Key term(s)
  • déchet de fruits
  • résidu de fruits
  • déchets de fruit
  • résidus de fruit
  • déchet de fruit
  • résidu de fruit

Spanish

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