Environment

Environment

Issues related to the circumstances or condition of the earth's natural surroundings.

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ion exchange

Environment; Pollution

"The exchange of ions of the same charge between an insoluble solid and a solution in contact with it, used in water-softening and other purification and separation ...

ion chromatography (IC)

Environment; Pollution

"Ion-exchange chromatography (or ion chromatography) is a process that allows the separation of ions and polar molecules based on their affinity to the ion exchanger. It can ...

flocculation

Environment; Pollution

"A process wherein colloids come out of suspension in the form of floc or flake; either spontaneously or due to the addition of a clarifying agent. The action differs from ...

orthophosphate

Environment; Pollution

"A salt or ester of orthophosphoric acid, or any compound containing the trivalent group −PO 4."

short-circuiting

Environment; Pollution

"Short circuiting is an uneven flow distribution in a wastewater tank. Density currents occur in some parts of a tank and the wastewater travel time (detention time) is less ...