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Specialty Expressions: INCOMPLETE COMBUSTION

ExpressionsDomainDefinition
Incomplete combustionMiningA term applied to combustion in which all of the fuel is not burned; e.g., leaving unburned carbon in ashes. Cf: imperfect combustion. (references)
Products of Incomplete CombustionEnvironmentOrganic compounds formed by combustion. Usually generated in small amounts and sometimes toxic, PICs are heat-altered versions of the original material fed into the incinerator (e.g.charcoal is a P. I. C.from burning wood). (PICs). (references)

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