fritt klor

English translation: free chlorine

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Swedish term or phrase:fritt klor
English translation:free chlorine
Entered by: Charlesp

18:05 Feb 22, 2007
Swedish to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Environment & Ecology
Swedish term or phrase: fritt klor
0.5-1 ppm fritt klor..

Is this something as simple as 'free chlorine,' or is there a more technical term for it.
Charlesp
Sweden
Local time: 06:40
free chlorine
Explanation:
Free chlorine is chlorine which is not part of a chemical compound, that is, chlorine atoms or molecules, possibly dissolved in water. It is active against bateria and other microorganisms.
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Cristian Iscrulescu
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Local time: 21:40
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free chlorine


Explanation:
Free chlorine is chlorine which is not part of a chemical compound, that is, chlorine atoms or molecules, possibly dissolved in water. It is active against bateria and other microorganisms.


Example sentence(s):
  • During chlorination, maintain 1 to 2 ppm free chlorine at the point in the [...]
  • A definition: The active form of chlorine that actually kills bacteria and algae.

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Cristian Iscrulescu
United States
Local time: 21:40
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