Glossary Terms

A carbonate mineral of calcium and magnesium found in nature in extensive beds of compact limestone and marble that are rich in magnesium carbonates.

A device or system designed to produce even flow through all sections of an ion exchanger or filter bed, and to retain the media in the […]

The process in which a liquid, such as water, is converted into its vapor state by heating, and the vapor cooled and condensed to the liquid […]

The weight of matter, including both inorganic and organic matter, in true solution in a stated volume of water.

The separation of molecules into positively and negatively charged ions; occurs when salts dissolve in water. (See ionization.)

A treatment of water to inactivate, destroy, and/or remove pathogenic (disease producing) bacteria, viruses, cysts, and other microorganisms (but not completely eliminating all microorganisms) for the […]

The process in which complex materials are broken down into simpler substances; may be due to chemical, biological or a combination of reactions. (See sterilization.)

See pressure differential.

A plumbing fitting made of, or containing, an electrical nonconductor, such as plastic; used to separate dissimilar metals in a plumbing system to control galvanic corrosion.