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Record 1 2003-12-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
  • Wastewater Treatment
DEF

The floc formed primarily by slime-producing bacteria in the activated sludge process or in biological beds.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
  • Traitement des eaux usées
DEF

Floc ou masse microbienne qui se forme au cours de l'épuration biologique de l'eau d'égout.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Microbiología y parasitología
  • Tratamiento de aguas residuales
DEF

Formación de una masa gelatinosa compuesta por glicocalix de microorganismos aerobios desarrollados en los tanques de aireación de lodos activados. Estos flóculos adsorben y descomponen las sustancias disueltas y los coloides del agua residual.

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