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Deutsch: Torf / Español: Turba / Português: Turfa / Français: Tourbe / Italiano: Torba
Peat in the industrial context refers to a type of wetland biomass that accumulates in peat bogs or moors and is composed largely of decomposed organic material, primarily plant matter, under anaerobic water saturated conditions. It is considered an early stage in the formation of coal. Peat is harvested as an important source of fuel in some regions and also used in horticulture and balneotherapy.
Deutsch: Paraffin / Español: Parafina / Português: Parafina / Français: Paraffine / Italiano: Paraffina
Paraffin in the industrial context refers to a group of hydrocarbons known as alkanes, typically derived from petroleum. Paraffin can refer broadly to solid forms commonly known as paraffin wax, or to liquid forms such as paraffin oil (kerosene). In industries, paraffin is utilized for its excellent chemical inertness, water resistance, and electrical insulation properties.
Deutsch: Sanitärtechnik / Español: Fontanería / Português: Encanamento / Français: Plomberie / Italiano: Idraulica
Plumbing in the industrial context refers to the systems and processes involved in conveying fluids for a wide range of applications using pipes, valves, plumbing fixtures, tanks, and other apparatuses. In industries, plumbing is crucial for the distribution and management of water, waste, and various chemical fluids within facilities.
Deutsch: Vorhersagbarkeit / Español: Previsibilidad / Português: Previsibilidade / Français: Prévisibilité / Italiano: Prevedibilità
Predictability in the industrial context refers to the ability to accurately forecast and manage outcomes within various industrial processes. This concept is essential for planning, optimizing operations, and reducing uncertainties, thereby enabling more consistent and efficient production.
Deutsch: Polykristallines Material / Español: Material policristalino / Português: Material policristalino / Français: Matériau polycristallin / Italiano: Materiale policristallino
Polycrystalline material in the industrial and industry context refers to a substance made up of many crystallites or grains, which are small crystals of varying sizes and orientations. This type of material contrasts with single crystals, which are continuous and unbroken lattices extending across the entire structure, and amorphous materials, which have no crystalline structure at all.
Deutsch: Sonde / Español: Sonda / Português: Sonda / Français: Sonde / Italiano: Sonda
In the industrial and industry context, a probe refers to a device or instrument designed to investigate, test, or measure something within a system. Probes are essential tools in various sectors for diagnosing problems, ensuring quality, and facilitating the precise control of industrial processes.
Point-of-sale --->'Point of sale'
Deutsch: Kaliumcarbonat / Español: Carbonato de Potasio / Português: Carbonato de Potássio / Français: Carbonate de Potassium / Italiano: Carbonato di Potassio
Potassium carbonate in the industrial context refers to a white, water-soluble salt with the chemical formula K2CO3, commonly known as potash or pearl ash. It plays a crucial role in various industrial applications due to its properties as a buffering agent, mild alkaline substance, and source of potassium. Potassium carbonate is produced either through the electrolysis of potassium chloride followed by carbonation or from the processing of naturally occurring minerals.