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SEMI-LIQUID SLURRY [1 record]

Record 1 2015-03-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wastewater Treatment
CONT

... have also developed fluidized-bed furnaces which are particularly suitable for burning thick or semi-liquid sludge.

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)
  • semi-liquid sludges

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitement des eaux usées
CONT

[...] met également en œuvre des fours à lit fluidisé, en particulier dans le cas de combustion de boues pâteuses liquides.

Key term(s)
  • boue semi-liquide
  • boue pâteuse liquide

Spanish

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