Glossary of Water and Wastewater Terms

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5 random terms from our glossary

electrowinning

An electrolytic process to extract metal from a solution.

mutagenic (MYOO-tuh-JEN-ick)

Any substance that tends to cause mutations or gene changes prior to conception.

sleeve

(1) A pipe fitting for joining 2 pipes of the same nominal diameter in a straight line. (2) A tube into which a pipe is inserted. (3) A device to protect a shaft at its bearing or wear points.

particulate (par-TICK-yoo-let)

A small solid suspended in water that can vary widely in size, shape, density, and electrical charge. Colloidal and dispersed particulates are artificially gathered together by the processes of coagulation and flocculation.

grit trap

A permanent structure built into a manhole (or other convenient location in a collection system) for the accumulation and easy removal of grit. Also see sand trap.