5. Glossary
ligand; ligand
Molecule or ion interacting with other atoms or central ions. The ligand – central ion association forms a coordination complex. In this case, the ligand is also called a complexing agent.
WEEE
Waste electrical and electronic equipment, such as household electrical appliances. European directives, transposed into French law, regulate the management of this waste.
leaching; leaching
Extraction of soluble products using a solvent, in particular an aqueous solution in contact with an ore.
surfactant; surfactant
Amphiphilic molecule stabilizing the liquid/gas interface in aqueous foams
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