turbidity

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When mixed with distilled water it must show no turbidity, and must leave no residue on evaporation at 212° F.

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  • "The notifications were generally minor in nature and principally consisted of the sporadic detection of Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria, elevated levels of disinfection by-products and turbidity, and blue green algae," the report said. —  National Nine News
  • For the measurement of turbidity, the disk is lowered into the open water by unwinding the waterproof tape or calibrated line to which the disk is attached and until the observer loses sight of the disk. —  Featured Articles - Encyclopedia of Earth
  • Scientifically accurate measurements of turbidity are performed using a nephelometer. —  Featured Articles - Encyclopedia of Earth
  • Recent rain and warm weather is likely to result in high river flows and high turbidity which will reduce angler success.
  • A look at the different uses for the turbidity meter and how it helps to assess the safety of drinking water and the impact of our actions on the environment. —  Find Free Articles - ArticlesBase
 

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  1. =Spanish turbiedad =Italian turbidità; from turbid + -ity.
 

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