Water Treatment Vocabulary

noun a substance that adsorbs another substance

• The adsorbent material was able to remove impurities from the water.
• The adsorbent stuff cleaned up the water real good.
• That adsorbent thingamajig really did its job.
• Her kindness acted as an adsorbent, absorbing all the negativity around her.

noun the unwanted flow of water in the opposite direction, typically caused by a reversal in pressure

• The plumber installed a backflow prevention device to prevent contamination of the water supply.
• Make sure to check for any backflow in the pipes before turning on the water.
• I had to deal with some serious backflow issues in the bathroom yesterday.
• The sudden influx of negative comments caused a backflow of emotions within her.

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.

verb to cleanse or rid of impurities

adjective describing something that cleanses or removes impurities

• The purifying process involves removing impurities from the substance.
• I always feel refreshed after purifying my skin with a face mask.
• I heard that new water filter is really good at purifying tap water.
• His kind words acted as a purifying balm for her wounded spirit.

noun a type of porous, granular substance used for adsorption and purification purposes

• Activated alumina is commonly used as a desiccant to remove moisture from air and gases.
• Make sure to use activated alumina in the air dryer to keep the moisture levels low.
• Don't forget to toss in some activated alumina to keep things dry and fresh.
• Her presence in the room was like activated alumina, absorbing all the negativity and leaving a sense of purity behind.

noun the process of exposing to air, or the state of being exposed to air

• The process of aeration is crucial for maintaining the health of the soil.
• Make sure to give the lawn a good aeration to help the grass grow better.
• I heard that aerating your plants can really give them a boost.
• Aeration of ideas through discussion can lead to innovative solutions.