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Table 4.1.1
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Pronunciation
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Subdomain (1st level): |
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Papermaking |
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Subdomain (2nd level): |
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Stock preparation |
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Grammatical category: |
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Complex term |
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Grammar notes: |
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Countable |
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Definition: |
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Process water that is removed from the furnish during formation of the sheet. |
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Definition source: |
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EN 8 |
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Context: |
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Stock, at controlled consistency, is provided at a constant head by an elevated headbox (stuff box, level box). Some such headboxes also incorporate the consistency control. Eg: Circulation Stuff Box (Koei Industry. NA: Benco). The stock is diluted with white water, from the wire pit silo, at the fan pump. |
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Context source: |
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EN 16 |
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Attestation: |
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2 |
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Contains: |
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Fines |
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Related terms: |
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Fan pump, Wire pit |
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It:
Acque bianche
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Degree of reliability IT:
3
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Fr:
Eaux blanches
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Degree of reliability FR:
3
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