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activated carbon

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activated carbon
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(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a porous highly adsorptive form of carbon used to remove colour or impurities from liquids and gases, in the separation and extraction of chemical compounds, and in the recovery of solvents Also called activated charcoal active carbon
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Noun1.activated carbonactivated carbon - powdered or granular carbon used for purifying by adsorption; given orally (as a slurry) it is an antidote for some kinds of poisons
activated charcoal
atomic number 6, carbon, C - an abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds


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In-line Powdered Activated Carbon Injection (PACI) or the Totally Enclosed Treatment System (TETS[TM]) is currently recognized as the Best Available Control Technology (BACT) by the EPA for removing mercury from off-gases from furnaces being directed to dry emission control equipment, Fabric Filters (Baghouses).
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