Fluidized: meaning, definitions and examples
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fluidized
[ ˈfluːɪdaɪzd ]
physics process
Fluidized refers to a state in which solid particles are suspended in a fluid, typically a gas or liquid, allowing them to behave like a fluid. This process enhances reactions, mixing, or heat transfer in various industrial applications. It is commonly used in chemical engineering and material science.
Synonyms
aerated, liquidized, suspended
Examples of usage
- The fluidized bed reactor improved the chemical reaction efficiency.
- In fluidized heating, the particles move freely as if they were in a liquid.
- Fluidized solids can show unique flow characteristics compared to non-fluidized forms.
Translations
Translations of the word "fluidized" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fluidizado
🇮🇳 तरलित
🇩🇪 fluidisiert
🇮🇩 terfluidisasi
🇺🇦 флюїдизований
🇵🇱 fluidyzowany
🇯🇵 流動化された
🇫🇷 fluidisé
🇪🇸 fluidizado
🇹🇷 akışkanlaştırılmış
🇰🇷 유동화된
🇸🇦 مُعَوَّم
🇨🇿 fluidizovaný
🇸🇰 fluidizovaný
🇨🇳 流化的
🇸🇮 fluidiziran
🇮🇸 flæðandi
🇰🇿 сұйықтандырылған
🇬🇪 ფლუიდიზებული
🇦🇿 mayeləşdirilmiş
🇲🇽 fluidizado
Etymology
The term 'fluidized' derives from the word 'fluid,' which comes from the Latin 'fluidus,' meaning 'flowing' or 'liquid.' The use of the term in a scientific context began to emerge in the early 20th century, particularly in relation to studies of gas-solid interactions and fluid mechanics. The concept of fluidization gained prominence with advances in chemical engineering during the 1950s, leading to significant industrial applications such as fluidized bed combustion and chemical reactions in a controlled environment. The process involves the transformation of solid materials into a suspension through the introduction of a fluid, allowing for improved efficiency in various processes, including drying, mixing, and chemical reactions.