foaming agent

collocation in English

meaningsoffoamandagent

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foam
noun[U]
uk
/fəʊm/us
/foʊm/
a mass of very small bubbles formed on the surface of ...
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agent
noun[C]
uk
/ˈeɪ.dʒənt/us
/ˈeɪ.dʒənt/
a person who acts for or ...
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(Definition offoamandagentfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesoffoaming agent

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Local authorities which try to break down thisfoamingagentare put to considerable expense.
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Those of us who know anything about sewage works know that our engineers have tried all kinds of things to break down thefoamingagentin detergents.
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An essential element of the oxygen cocktail is thefoamingagent, such as gelatin egg white or liquorice.
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It is used as a humectant in baked goods, frozen dairy products, and puddings and as afoamingagentin soft drinks.
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It is an inexpensive and effectivefoamingagent.
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Metal foams are commonly made by injecting a gas or mixing afoamingagentinto molten metal.
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A small amount offoamingagent(soap) is added into the flow of air.
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Another use is afoamingagentin fire fighting foam.
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It is a milderfoamingagentfound in baby cleansers, gels, and cleaners.
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An even larger amount offoamingagentis added into the flow.
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Hydrazine is mainly used as afoamingagentin preparing polymer foams, but significant applications also include its uses as a precursor to polymerization catalysts and pharmaceuticals.
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Powdered titanium hydride is used as afoamingagentin the production of metal foams, as it decomposes to form titanium and hydrogen gas at elevated temperatures.
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This method of fighting liquid fires has generally been replaced by modern foaming agents.
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These compounds can act as surfactants or foaming agents.
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Surfactants may act as detergents, wetting agents, emulsifiers, foaming agents, and dispersants.
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