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English-Polish dictionary of Electronics and Computer Science. 2013.
surface active agents
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surface-active agent — /serr fis ak tiv/, Chem. any substance that when dissolved in water or an aqueous solution reduces its surface tension or the interfacial tension between it and another liquid. Also called surfactant. * * * ▪ chemistry also called Surfactant, … … Universalium
surface-active agent — noun a chemical agent capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved (Freq. 6) • Syn: ↑wetting agent, ↑wetter, ↑surfactant • Hypernyms: ↑chemical agent • Hyponyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
surface-active — Indicating the property of certain agents of altering the physicochemical nature of surfaces and interfaces, bringing about lowering of interfacial tension; they usually possess both lipophilic and hydrophilic groups. SEE ALSO: surfactant. * * *… … Medical dictionary
surface-active — adjective Date: 1920 altering the properties and especially lowering the tension at the surface of contact between phases < soaps and wetting agents are typical surface active substances > … New Collegiate Dictionary
surface — [ syrfas ] n. f. • 1611; superface 1521; lat. superficies → superficie; de sur et face 1 ♦ Partie extérieure (d un corps), qui le limite en tous sens. ⇒ face. La surface de la Terre, la surface terrestre. À la surface du sol. « une surface pure… … Encyclopédie Universelle
Agent de surface — Tensioactif Un tensioactif ou agent de surface est un composé qui modifie la tension superficielle entre deux surfaces. Les composés tensioactifs sont des molécules amphiphiles, c est à dire qu elles présentent deux parties de polarité différente … Wikipédia en Français
Environmental impact of cleaning agents — Environmental impacts of cleaning agents are the consequences of chemicals contained in the products that are essential for their effectiveness. Bioactive molecules that are detrimental to the environment can either result from molecules that… … Wikipedia
Cell surface receptor — The seven transmembrane α helix structure of a G protein coupled receptor Cell surface receptors (membrane receptors, transmembrane receptors) are specialized integral membrane proteins that take part in communication between the cell and the… … Wikipedia
Trophy active protection system — Trophy (also known as ASPRO A. Israel Defense Forces designation מעיל רוח, lit. Wind Coat ) is an active protection system (APS), designed to supplement the armor of both light and heavy armored fighting vehicles, which intercepts and destroys… … Wikipedia
soap and detergent — ▪ chemical compound Introduction substances that, when dissolved in water, possess the ability to remove dirt (detergent) from surfaces such as the human skin, textiles, and other solids. The seemingly simple process of cleaning a soiled… … Universalium
Tensioactif — Un tensioactif ou agent de surface est un composé qui modifie la tension superficielle entre deux surfaces. Les composés tensioactifs sont des molécules amphiphiles, c est à dire qu elles présentent deux parties de polarité différente, l une… … Wikipédia en Français
