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06:07 Nov 11, 2010 |
Swedish to English translations [PRO] Science - Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng | |||||||
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4 +1 | boil and discard the water (to remove chemical residues) |
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4 | boil off |
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boil and discard the water (to remove chemical residues) Explanation: The process of boiling and discarding the water (to remove chemical residues) |
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boil off Explanation: Idiom 15. boil off, Textiles . a. to degum (silk). b. to remove (sizing, wax, impurities, or the like) from a fabric by subjecting it to a hot scouring solution. Also, boil out. Reference: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/boil |
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