Additive*

An additive is a substance which by its action leads to an improvement in the operation of a filtration or separation process. In general, the objective is to control selected characterisitics of the particles so that subsequent processing is accomplished more effectively than would otherwise be the case. Examples include coagulants and flocculants.

*This definition was reprinted by permission from the "Dictionary of Filtration and Separation". The "Dictionary" contains over 1500 definitions and 400 diagrams and photos. More information on the "Dictionary" and order form can be found here.

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