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LODO FLOTANTE [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-03-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wastewater Treatment
CONT

The floating sludge is removed from the top with a skimmer, while the liquid is removed and recycled to the plant. Polymer can be added for sludge conditioning.

OBS

The term "sludge" is considered to be an uncountable noun. However, it is often found in the plural form (sludges), particularly when speaking of different types of sludge.

Key term(s)
  • floating sludges
  • floated sludges

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitement des eaux usées
DEF

Boues constituées de flocs, agglomérats de déchets ou graisses raclées en surface lors de la flottation.

Key term(s)
  • boue flottante
  • boue flottée

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tratamiento de aguas residuales
DEF

Lodo que flota en diversos estanques de una depuradora.

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