defoams
Eliminates surface froth
Defoams means removes foam or prevents foam from forming.
Industrial processes often require defoaming agents to keep liquids clear of unwanted bubbles: The chemical defoams the mixture during production.
Home brewers and aquarium keepers also use products that defoam.
Suppresses foam formation
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- surfactantSurface tension lowering compound
- additiveSubstance mixed in
- wastewaterContaminated drainage from buildings
treatment · manufacturing · processes · agitation · fermentation · pulp · paper · textile
Blow causing a fall
- dispersionScattering across space
- emulsionBlended immiscible liquids
- hydrophobicRepels aqueous substances
- oil-basedUsing petroleum as solvent
water-based · silicone-based · droplet · spreading · destabilization · bubble · collapse · film
antifoaming
Suppresses foam formation
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- surfactantSurface tension lowering compound
- additiveSubstance mixed in
wastewater · treatment · manufacturing · processes · agitation · fermentation · pulp · paper · textile · coating
knockdown
Blow causing a fall
- dispersionScattering across space
- emulsionBlended immiscible liquids
- hydrophobicRepels aqueous substances
oil-based · water-based · silicone-based · droplet · spreading · destabilization · bubble · collapse · film · rupture
detergent
Chemical cleaning agent
- dishwasherAppliance that cleans cookware
- laundryItems needing cleaning
- sanitizeCleanse of pathogens
wash · rinse · suds · lather · automatic · cycle · residue · spotless · appliance