Glossary of Water and Wastewater Terms
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z5 random terms from our glossary
seismic (SIZE-mick)
Relating to an earthquake or violent earth vibration, such as an explosion.
telemetering equipment
Equipment that translates physical measurements into electrical impulses that are transmitted to dials or recorders.
electrolysis (ee-leck-TRAWL-uh-sis)
The decomposition of material by an outside electric current.
commissioning
The procedures used by a utility agency to inspect, test, train staff, start up, operate, and ultimately accept a new facility.
digital
The encoding of information that uses binary numbers (1s and 0s) for input, processing, transmission, storage, or display, rather than a continuous spectrum of values (an analog system) or non-numeric symbols such as letters or icons.
