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Term of the Road Dictionary

prewetted salt

  • Language : PIARC Road Dictionary / English
  • Theme : Operations Winter Serviceability
  • Definition : De-icing or anti-icing agent obtained by adding a wetting agent such as a saturated brine to standard road salt before spreading. Note: this provides a mechanism for the salt to adhere to the road and can also have the effect of lowering the eutectic point.

Feuchtsalz

  • Language : PIARC Road Dictionary / German
  • Theme : Betrieb Befahrbarkeit im Winter
  • Definition : Mit Salzlösung oder Wasser vor dem Ausstreuen angefeuchtetes festes Salz.

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