Glossary of Water and Wastewater Terms

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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).