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PRIMARY SLUDGE [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wastewater Treatment
DEF

A slimy mixture of bacteria-laden solids that settles out from sewage wastewater during primary treatment.

OBS

The term "sludge" is considered to be an uncountable noun. However, it is often found in the plural form (sludges), particularly when speaking of different types of sludge.

Key term(s)
  • primary sludges

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitement des eaux usées
DEF

Boues obtenues après une décantation primaire.

Key term(s)
  • boue primaire

Spanish

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