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electrostatic precipitation

electrostatic precipitation

7.2
A way to remove dust from gas by using an electric charge so particles stick to metal plates
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : precipitación electrostática
  • The factory installed an electrostatic precipitation system to reduce air pollution.

Examples

  • The factory uses electrostatic precipitation to clean the air.

  • Many modern air purifiers utilize electrostatic precipitation to trap particles and improve indoor air quality.

  • Electrostatic precipitation is commonly used in power plants to control emissions of particulate matter.

  • Thanks to electrostatic precipitation, the exhaust gases released are much cleaner.

  • Did you know that electrostatic precipitation can improve air quality?

  • Electrostatic precipitation is an effective method for removing harmful pollutants from industrial exhaust systems.

  • In environmental engineering, electrostatic precipitation plays a crucial role in maintaining clean air standards.

Surface Forms

electrostatic precipitation singular
electrostatic precipitations plural

Morphology

electrostatic + precipitation

The noun is a straightforward compositional compound: 'electrostatic' (relating to static electricity) + 'precipitation' (a process of causing particles to settle), so the meaning — precipitating particles by electrostatic charge — follows directly from the parts. Although the term is technical, its semantic building blocks and the formation pattern are transparent and would be inferable by a B1 learner who knows both constituent meanings.

Etymology

Electrostatic precipitation comes from a simple image: electrostatic means using an electric charge and precipitation means 'to make fall' or 'rain'. In a device, a strong electric charge makes dust and tiny drops fall onto plates so they collect, which is why the name means 'to remove particles from a gas'.