SINKING AGENT


Meaning of SINKING AGENT in English

A chemical additive that, when applied to a floating oil discharge, will cause oil to sink below the surface of the water. The application of sinking agents is generally not permitted by regulations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) governing the treatment of oil discharges.

Environmental engineering English vocabulary.      Английский словарь экологического инжиниринга.