surface active agent
41agent — 1. agent [ aʒɑ̃ ] n. m. • 1337; lat. scolast. agens, subst. du p. prés. de agere « agir, faire » 1 ♦ L être qui agit (opposé à patient, qui subit l action).Gramm. Complément d agent : complément d un verbe passif, introduit en français par par ou …
42Active camouflage — Illustrating the concept, i.e. active capture and re display, creates an illusory transparency , also known as computer mediated reality Active camouflage or adaptive camouflage, is a group of camouflage technologies which allow an object to… …
43agent — 1. An active force or substance capable of producing an effect. For agents not listed here, see the specific name. 2. A disease, a factor such as a microorganism, chemical substance, or a form of radiation the presence or …
44wetting agent — n. any of a group of surface active agents which, when added to a liquid, cause the liquid to spread more easily over, or to penetrate, a solid surface …
45dispersing agent — [di spʉrs′ənt] n. Chem. a surface active substance added to a suspension, usually a colloid, to improve the separation of particles and to prevent settling or clumping: also dispersant [di spʉrs′ənt] * * * …
46dispersing agent — [di spʉrs′ənt] n. Chem. a surface active substance added to a suspension, usually a colloid, to improve the separation of particles and to prevent settling or clumping: also dispersant [di spʉrs′ənt] …
47activating agent — noun (mineral extraction) a surface active chemical used in flotation process to increase the attraction to a specific mineral • Topics: ↑mineral extraction, ↑mineral processing, ↑mineral dressing, ↑ore processing, ↑ore dressing, ↑beneficiation …
48Release agent — A release agent is a chemical used to get a slip effect. It can provide a solution in processes involving mold release, die cast release, plastic release, and tire and web release. Contents 1 Applications 1.1 Concrete 1.2 Food processing …
49Antistatic agent — An antistatic agent is a compound used for treatment of materials or their surfaces in order to reduce or eliminate buildup of static electricity generally caused by the triboelectric effect. Its role is to make the surface or the material itself …
50soap and detergent — ▪ chemical compound Introduction substances that, when dissolved in water, possess the ability to remove dirt (detergent) from surfaces such as the human skin, textiles, and other solids. The seemingly simple process of cleaning a soiled… …
