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ACTIVE SAMPLING [1 record]

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Record 1 2020-11-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pollution (General)
  • Environmental Studies and Analyses
CONT

Active sampling requires the use of a pumping device to actively pass air through an air sample container whereas passive sampling does not.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pollution (Généralités)
  • Études et analyses environnementales
CONT

Les prélèvements d'air par échantillonnage actif consistent à faire traverser un débit d'air constant au travers d'un tube rempli d'adsorbant sur lequel les COVs [composés organiques volatils] vont être piégés.

Spanish

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