Glossary Terms

May 3, 2017

neutralization

The addition of either an acid or a base to a solution as required to produce a neutral solution. The use of alkaline or basic materials […]
May 3, 2017

Neutralite

A trade name for a calcite mineral product (crushed southern limestone) which is used in loose media bed filters to modify the pH of low pH […]
May 3, 2017

neutral – (Electrical systems)

The term used to indicate neither an excess nor a lack of electrons; a condition of balance between positive and negative charges. (Chemistry) – The term […]
May 3, 2017

nephelometric turbidity unit (NTU)

An arbitrary unit of measuring the turbidity in water by the light scattering effect of fine suspended particles in a light beam.
May 3, 2017

negative pressure

A pressure below that of existing atmospheric pressure taken as a zero reference.
May 3, 2017

negative head

A condition of negative pressure or of partial vacuum.
May 3, 2017

negative charge

The electrical potential of an atom which gains one or more electrons, therefore leaving it with more electrons than protons. Anions carry a negative charge. See […]
May 3, 2017

nanometer

Abbreviated “nm”, a unit of length equal to one thousandth of a micrometer. Often used to express the wavelength of ultraviolet light and the colors of […]
May 3, 2017

mushing

Mushing of water softener salt occurs when salt pellets break down into their crystallized form. See bridging.