Definitions

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  • noun Any of several devices used to perform coalescence; especially to make the fatty elements of an emulsion to coalesce into larger droplets in order to facilitate their separation.

Etymologies

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coalesce +‎ -er

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Examples

  • The Abanaki Model 8 belt skimmer may be part of an emergency oil spill system, in which wastewater flows though a coalescer tank, is skimmed, and then passes though filters.

    Business Wire Travel News 2010

  • Siemens will use its sales and service organization in Saudi Arabia to distribute and support the MyCelx product line, which includes proprietary advanced coalescer and oil removal technology, as well as proprietary filtration media.

    WebWire | Recent Headlines 2009

  • STRONGSVILLE, OH - By incorporating a precision polymer drain layer and proprietary multi-layered media, Clark Reliance has developed a series of coalescer elements for natural gas conditioning.

    ThomasNet News - Today's New Product News 2009

  • The new coalescer elements replace conventional polyester media to condition natural gas as it travels via pipeline.

    ThomasNet News - Today's New Product News 2009

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