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Record 1 2002-01-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
  • Analytical Chemistry
DEF

capable of diffusing or being diffused.

CONT

Compressed gases possess various properties which are not common to solids and liquids. These are: a.containerized under pressure; b.low boiling point; c.low flash point; and d.diffusible (spread out - not concentrated).

OBS

diffuse: to pour out and permit or cause to spread freely (as a fluid out of a container) ... (gas being diffused through the air).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
  • Chimie analytique
DEF

Se dit de ce qui peut se diffuser, se répandre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Aerodinámica y teoría de los gases
  • Química analítica
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