chemical filtration
[/ˈkɛmɪkəl fɪlˈtreɪʃən/]
nounpl: chemical filtrations
filtração química
1. A water or air purification process that uses chemical reactions to remove contaminants, impurities, or unwanted substances by breaking them down or bonding them to filtering media
Chemical filtration is essential in aquarium maintenance to remove ammonia and nitrites from the water.
A filtração química é essencial na manutenção de aquários para remover amônia e nitritos da água.
2. The process of passing a fluid through a chemical medium or absorbent material to purify it
The laboratory uses chemical filtration with activated carbon to purify drinking water.
O laboratório usa filtração química com carvão ativado para purificar a água potável.
3. In industrial applications, the removal of specific chemical compounds or pollutants from gases or liquids
Chemical filtration reduces harmful emissions from factory exhaust systems.
A filtração química reduz emissões prejudiciais dos sistemas de escape de fábricas.
Chemical filtration is particularly important in Brazilian and American contexts where water quality concerns are significant. In Brazil, it's widely discussed in the context of aquarium hobbyism (very popular) and industrial water treatment. In the USA, it's more commonly referenced in industrial, environmental, and home water treatment discussions. The term is technical and universally understood among professionals in water treatment, aquaculture, and environmental sciences.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to run chemical filtration
chemical filtration system
activated carbon chemical filtration
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