Define the following terms:

a. Breakthrough
b. Desiccant
c. Filter aid
d. Micron


a. Breakthrough is the condition of any adsorbent bed or filter medium when the component being adsorbed or filtered starts to appear in the outlet stream.
b. Desiccant is a specialized substance contained in a dryer that removes hydrates (moisture) from the process stream.
c. Filter aid is a substance applied as a slurry to a filtering medium, which coats it and aids in the filter’s efficiency.
d. Micron is a unit of measure equal to .000001 meters. Filters are rated based on the size of the particles they are capable of filtering.

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