iron particle

collocation in English

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iron
noun
uk
/aɪən/us
/aɪrn/
a chemical element that is a common greyish-coloured metal. It is strong, used in making steel, and exists in very small amounts ...
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particle
noun
uk
/ˈpɑː.tɪ.kəl/us
/ˈpɑːr.t̬ə.kəl/
a word or a part of a word that has a grammatical purpose but often has little or ...
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(Definition ofironandparticlefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Nanoscaleironparticleare easily transportable through ground water, allowing for in situ treatment.
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Recent marine trials suggest that one kilogram of fine iron particles may generate well over 100,000 kilograms of plankton biomass.
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Part of this leachate consists of iron particles from deeper in the soil.
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Ferrous iron particles are then applied to the part.
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The reacting gases adsorb onto active sites on the iron particles.
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With the presence of iron particles, the polymer has lower protein binding and therefore prevents agglomeration.
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However, research is still ongoing and nanoscale iron particles are not yet commonly used for treating ground contamination.
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Schweitzer has also discovered that iron particles can play a part in the preservation of soft tissue over geologic time.
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When an oxygen absorber is removed from its protective packaging, the moisture in the surrounding atmosphere begins to permeate into the iron particles inside of the absorber sachet.
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The size of the iron particles is critical, however, and particles of 0.51 micrometer or less seem to be ideal both in terms of sink rate and bioavailability.
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