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re-suspension

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun re-suspension has 1 sense
  1. resuspension - a renewed suspension of insoluble particles after they have been precipitated
    --1 is a kind of suspension
    Derived form: verb resuspend1

Definitions from the Web

Term: re-suspension

Definition:

Re-suspension refers to the process of particles settling in a liquid or on a surface becoming agitated and lifted back into the liquid or air.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses:

Sense 1: The process of particles settling in a liquid or on a surface becoming agitated and lifted back into the liquid or air.

Usages and Sample Sentences:

Usage: Environmental Science

Sample Sentence 1: The re-suspension of pollutants in the water can have detrimental effects on aquatic ecosystems.

Sample Sentence 2: After strong winds, the re-suspension of dust particles in the air caused decreased air quality in the city.

Usage: Chemistry

Sample Sentence 1: The re-suspension of precipitates in the solvent led to the formation of a turbid solution.

Sample Sentence 2: Agitation of the sediment resulted in the re-suspension of the solid particles in the solution.

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