eau agressif

English translation: Agressive water

14:10 Oct 23, 2002
French to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering
French term or phrase: eau agressif
In a water testing report the water is said to be: Observations: Bilan ionique deséquilibré. Eau agressive vis à vis du calcaire et très corrosive vis à vis des métaux (pHe>PHi; TACe>TACi; Ir>8).

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Thanks very much!

Harold
Vadney (X)
English translation:Agressive water
Explanation:
15538. Pure aluminum in hot DI water [China] - [ Traduire cette page ]
... oxidation. Remember that aluminum and DI are not very compatible and
this is why you see the agressive water attacking your aluminum. ...
www.finishing.com/155/38.html - 11k - En cache - Pages similaires



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Note added at 2002-10-23 14:18:43 (GMT)
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ALDERDICE - [ Traduire cette page ]
... seat fitted as standard. This is to combat any corrosion of the seat
due to highly agressive water at high pressure. For use in ...
www.wdmoore.com.au/Alderdice.htm - 44k - En cache - Pages similaires

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Note added at 2002-10-23 14:29:37 (GMT)
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CORRECTION : AGGRESSIVE WATER!!!!!
Thanks Steffen
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Said Kaljanac a.k.a. SARAJ
Belgium
Local time: 02:03
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5 +3Agressive water
Said Kaljanac a.k.a. SARAJ
4tough water
Roxana Marian
4reactive water
Bruce Popp


  

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Agressive water


Explanation:
15538. Pure aluminum in hot DI water [China] - [ Traduire cette page ]
... oxidation. Remember that aluminum and DI are not very compatible and
this is why you see the agressive water attacking your aluminum. ...
www.finishing.com/155/38.html - 11k - En cache - Pages similaires



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Note added at 2002-10-23 14:18:43 (GMT)
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ALDERDICE - [ Traduire cette page ]
... seat fitted as standard. This is to combat any corrosion of the seat
due to highly agressive water at high pressure. For use in ...
www.wdmoore.com.au/Alderdice.htm - 44k - En cache - Pages similaires

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Note added at 2002-10-23 14:29:37 (GMT)
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CORRECTION : AGGRESSIVE WATER!!!!!
Thanks Steffen

Said Kaljanac a.k.a. SARAJ
Belgium
Local time: 02:03
Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench, Native in BosnianBosnian
PRO pts in pair: 35

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  GILLES MEUNIER: rapide aujourd'hui)
6 mins
  -> lol; ca dépend, d'habitude tu bats tout le monde :-)

agree  Steffen Walter: ag*g*ressive in English
10 mins
  -> OH MY GOD!!! MEA CULPA!!! SORRY; AGGRESSIVE ; thanks :-)

agree  JCEC
11 mins
  -> merci JCEC :-)
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tough water


Explanation:
another option

Roxana Marian
Local time: 01:03
Native speaker of: Native in RomanianRomanian
PRO pts in pair: 57
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reactive water


Explanation:
The water is reactive with calcium deposits. (It disolves them.)

Bruce Popp
United States
Local time: 17:03
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in pair: 190
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