Glossary of Water and Wastewater Terms
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z5 random terms from our glossary
NF
See nanofiltration.
enteric
Of intestinal origin, especially applied to wastes or bacteria.
electrolyte solution (ee-LECK-tro-lite)
A special solution that is capable of conducting electricity.
solvent extraction
The process of dissolving and separating out particular constituents of a liquid by treatment with solvents specific for those constituents. Extraction may be liquid-solid or liquid-liquid.
meniscus (meh-NIS-cuss)
The curved surface of a column of liquid, such as water, oil, or mercury, in a cylindrical container. Depending on the liquid and the container, the curve will form a valley (concave) or a hill (convex).
