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residence time

/ˈrɛzɪdəns taɪm/

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/ˈrɛzɪdəns taɪm/C1formalscientific
  • ruСредняя продолжительность времени, в течение которого вещество, частица или объект находится в определенной системе, среде или резервуаре до удаления или замены. Обычно используется в науках об окружающей среде, химии и инженерии.

The average length of time that a substance, particle, or entity spends in a particular system, environment, or reservoir before being removed or replaced. Commonly used in environmental science, chemistry, and engineering.

  1. Duration of stay in a systemC1formal

    The average length of time a substance, particle, or object remains in a particular system or environment before being removed or transformed.

    ruВремя пребывания

    • The residence time of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is several decades.
    • Scientists calculated the residence time of pollutants in the lake.
    • The residence time of water in a reservoir affects its quality.