"activated sludge" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: activated sludges [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} activated sludge (countable and uncountable, plural activated sludges)
  1. Sewage that has been aerated and agitated in order to promote the growth of beneficial microorganisms that break down organic matter. Wikipedia link: activated sludge Tags: countable, uncountable Translations (sewage that has been aerated and agitated): aktiiviliete (Finnish)

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