Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

limestone et lime

French translation:

calcaire et chaux

Added to glossary by Odette Grille (X)
Mar 13, 2005 16:31
19 yrs ago
English term

limestone et lime

English to French Science Mining & Minerals / Gems neutralisation des effluents
The project design provides for neutralization of the tailings slurry with limestone et lime to remove iron, aluminium, nickel, cobalt, zinc, copper, chrome, the bulk of the manganese,...

Could someone please explain the difference between lime and limestone (in this context)
S'agit-il d'une de ces répétitions dont l'anglais est friand, mais qu'il suffit de traduire par un terme unique en français ?

Merci d'avance.
Proposed translations (French)
4 +2 calcaire et chaux

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calcaire et chaux

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agree GILLES MEUNIER
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Merci, Gilles.
agree anatheman
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