5. Glossary
Additive: chemical substance in solution in a fluid, giving it special physical and chemical properties. Improves performance and/or provides new ones.
Aerobic: refers to a micro-organism growing in the presence of oxygen.
Anaerobic: refers to a micro-organism growing in the absence of oxygen.
Mist suppressant: the ability of a fluid, thanks to additives, to prevent the formation of micro-droplets in the ambient atmosphere around a machine under the pressure of spraying or the movement of a tool.
Anticorrosion: the ability of a fluid to use additives to protect machined parts or machine components against corrosion.
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