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equal-falling [1 record]

Record 1 1983-05-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
  • Processing of Mineral Products
CONT

Equal-falling particles. Particles possessing equal terminal velocities.

CONT

Terminal velocity: The constant velocity acquired by a particle falling in water or air when the frictional resistance is equal to the gravitational pull.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
  • Préparation des produits miniers
DEF

Qualifie des fragments qui possèdent la même vitesse limite de chute (préciser le fluide dans lequel cette chute a lieu).

Key term(s)
  • équitombant
  • équivalent

Spanish

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