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Abstoß

English translation: discharge, disposal, rejection

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German term or phrase:Abstoß
English translation: discharge, disposal, rejection
Entered by: Raghunathan Rajagopalan

22:15 Oct 12, 2006
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Mining & Minerals / Gems / Salt processing
German term or phrase: Abstoß
Hi folks,

I'm not sure what to make of "Abstoss" in the following phrases. The text relates to plant used for processing and storing salt:

- Im Werk 2 wird offenbar aus beiden Gründen der Weg des *Abstoßes* der Waschlösungen zum Schlamm vorgezogen
- Verwertung von *Abstoßlösungen*
- Bei hohen MgCl2-Gehalten im Rohsalz ist ein technologischer *Lösungsabstoß* zum Ausgleich der MgCl2-Bilanz erforderlich

I can't quite make anything useful out of it with "repel" / "repulsion" or variants - can anyone assist with an established term in English usage, please?
Martin Purdy
Local time: 12:19
1) rejection 2) discharge measure / 3) counter reduction measure
Explanation:
As a starter you can try this.

Good luck
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Raghunathan Rajagopalan
Local time: 05:49
Grading comment
I'm still somewhat in the dark about this, but ultimately went with "discharge" as sounding most appropriate in the various contexts. Thanks to everyone who responded.
3 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3disposal
Brett Richards, B.S., M.B.A.
21) rejection 2) discharge measure / 3) counter reduction measure
Raghunathan Rajagopalan
1waste
jccantrell


  

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Abstoss
1) rejection 2) discharge measure / 3) counter reduction measure


Explanation:
As a starter you can try this.

Good luck

Raghunathan Rajagopalan
Local time: 05:49
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 3
Grading comment
I'm still somewhat in the dark about this, but ultimately went with "discharge" as sounding most appropriate in the various contexts. Thanks to everyone who responded.
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Abstoss
disposal


Explanation:
Without more context, I can't be sure.

Brett Richards, B.S., M.B.A.
United States
Local time: 17:19
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thanks - it's the only context I have, unfortunately.

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waste


Explanation:
I cannot find any references that use it this way, but in your context, might this be an option?

jccantrell
United States
Local time: 17:19
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
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