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EB

Enterobacteriacae.


Edec

Electronic Document, MPR Export document.

Effect

Different stages (each consisting of a calandria and vapour separator) of an evaporator operating at different pressures. Effects are linked together to form a multiple effect evaporator.

Effective

When something does what it is supposed to do.

Efficient

When something is done the quickest, easiest way.

Efficiently

To do something in an organised way with the minimum use of resources, time and effort.

Effluent

Waste products from processing activities.

Electrically conductive

Able to carry electricity.

Eliminate

Get rid of the hazard.

Emulsion

A mixture of two or more liquids that are normally not mixable. For example, if you shake up a mixture of oil and water, you form an oil-in-water emulsion – where tiny droplets of oil are dispersed through the water.

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