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CONTAMINANT ABSORBE [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-05-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Environmental Studies and Analyses
  • Pollutants
CONT

When sediment is stirred up, either naturally (by currents, winds and tides) or artificially (by maritime traffic or dredging operations), some solid material is resuspended in the water column, releasing adsorbed or absorbed contaminants.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Études et analyses environnementales
  • Agents de pollution
CONT

Lorsque les sédiments sont brassés, soit naturellement sous l'action des courants, des vents et des marées, soit artificiellement par la circulation maritime ou lors des activités de dragage, une partie de la matière solide est mise en suspension dans la colonne d'eau et, du même coup, les polluants adsorbés ou absorbés sont mis en circulation.

Spanish

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