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Bottom Ash

"non-airborne combustion residue from burning pulverized coal in a boiler; the material which falls to the bottom of the boiler and is removed mechanically; a concentration of non-combustible materials, which may include toxics. "

Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency, Terms of Environment

   
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