Sedimentator
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sedimentator is a noun meaning Any device for separating sediments from liquids, such as a centrifuge.
Meaning
Any device for separating sediments from liquids, such as a centrifuge.
More Meanings
- (zoology) An organism that feeds on bacteria or small algae that are found in sediments.
Example Sentences
The liquid is then pumped into the hydrodynamic sedimentator.
The excesses of iron and sulfur can be removed from the sedimentator as a non-toxic sediment after the second stage.
The liquid current discharged from the sedimentator consists mainly of the water produced during the quench phase and those resulting from acid washing.
The sewage is pretreated mechanically before proceeding to a sedimentator with a sprinkling system and a sludge collection hopper connected to an aeration tank.
Word Forms
- sedimentators
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include centrifuge, sedimentation, filter, desilter, centrifugation, centrifugate.
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