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Disc refiner
Table 4.1
Pronunciation
Subdomain (1st level):  Papermaking
Subdomain (2nd level):  Stock preparation
Grammatical category:  Complex term
Grammar notes:  Countable
Definition:  Equipment utilizing opposing discs for mechanical treatment of papermaking fibres. The following configurations are used: rotating disc opposite stationary disc; two opposing rotating discs; rotating double-sided disc between two stationary discs.
Definition source:  EN 9
Context:  Disc refiner (double disc refiner) evolved as an alternative to conical refiners. Thus it operates at higher speeds using refiner plates with a longer cutting edge per unit area - so giving the lower specific edge loads required for hardwood pulps.
Context source:  EN 16
Attestation:  2
Co-hyponyms:  Conical refiner
Hyponyms:  Double-disc refiner
Hyperonyms:  Refiner
It:  Raffinatore a dischi
Degree of reliability IT:  3
Fr:  Raffineur à disques
Degree of reliability FR:  3