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resuspension

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[ree-suh-spen-shuhn] / ˌri səˈspɛn ʃən /

noun

  • resuspensions
    plural
  1. Chemistry. the act or process of causing sedimented or precipitated matter to return to suspension in a fluid.

  2. the act of suspending something again, especially a person or a project.


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The method also tracks how plastics move between different environmental pathways, including airborne particles, dustfall, rain, snow, and dust resuspension.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 12, 2026

This variation was driven largely by road dust resuspension and wet deposition.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 12, 2026

They found children could be exposed to higher particle mass concentrations than adults during spraying and resuspension of deposited particles.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 30, 2024

The study also showed resuspension of particles from carpets produced a higher concentration of particles than from the vinyl flooring.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 30, 2024

Also, the factors affecting resuspension weren't well understood.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 30, 2024

Goodell and the Patriots despise each other, as the yearslong cycle of suspensions, challenges, appeals, and resuspensions has driven home.

From Slate ● Feb. 3, 2017

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