Chemical Engineering Jargon

noun a person or thing that purifies, such as a device used to clean or filter something

• The air purifier effectively removes pollutants from the indoor environment.
• I bought a new purifier for my room to keep the air fresh.
• I need to get me one of those air purifiers to clean up this stuffy room.
• Reading a good book acts as a purifier for the mind, cleansing it of negative thoughts.

noun a type of number used to uniquely identify a process or task in computer programming

• The PID controller is commonly used in industrial automation to regulate processes.
• My friend who works in engineering explained to me how a PID controller works.
• I have no idea what PID stands for, can you explain it to me?
• In life, we sometimes need to act as a PID controller, constantly adjusting and adapting to achieve balance.

noun A chemical reaction in which chlorine is added to a compound in the presence of air or oxygen.

• Aerochlorination is a chemical process used in the production of certain chemicals.
• I heard they're using aerochlorination to make those new products at the plant.
• They're aerochlorinating the heck out of those chemicals.
• Her approach to problem-solving is like aerochlorination, quick and efficient.