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flocculation

In soils, the artificially induced coupling together of particles to improve aeration and drainage. Clay soils, which have very tiny particles and are difficult to work, are often treated in this way. The method involves adding more lime to the soil.



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Now, a new analysis of the cement reveals that it has many of the same properties as a human blood coagulant, factor XIII, which helps to form scabs.
He said Hart, which specialises in developing coagulants and sophisticated blood diagnostic equipment, allowed Asian hospitals to treat patients quicker and for less than they could be treated in the UK.
Usually, metallic salts such as Alum, Ferric Sulphate, Ferro Sulphate, Ferric Chloride, Anion, cation and non ionic organic polymers are among coagulant materials [6].
 
 
 
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