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sewage decomposition [1 record]

Record 1 2011-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wastewater Treatment
  • Sewers and Drainage
DEF

The breakdown of organic matter in sewage by bacterial action, either aerobic or anaerobic.

Key term(s)
  • decomposition of sewage

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitement des eaux usées
  • Égouts et drainage
DEF

Destruction de la matière organique des eaux d'égout par action bactériologique en milieu aérobie ou anaérobie.

Key term(s)
  • décomposition de l'eau d'égout

Spanish

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