{"id":459,"date":"2025-03-03T11:58:38","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T11:58:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cronointernational.com\/?page_id=459"},"modified":"2025-03-12T11:04:43","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T11:04:43","slug":"glossary","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cronointernational.com\/index.php\/glossary\/","title":{"rendered":"Glossary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\" id=\"A\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Aqueous\">Aqueous<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">water based<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\" id=\"B\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">B<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Biodegradable\">Biodegradable<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ability of an item to break down into natural materials over time without harm to the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\" id=\"C\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">C<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Cavitation\">Cavitation<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The formation of bubbles in a liquid<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Cleaning-Cycle\">Cleaning Cycle<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The amount of time required to properly remove the debris from the item that is being cleaned. Cleaning cycles will vary, but typically will fall in the 5 \u2013 20 minute range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\" id=\"D\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">D<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Degassing\">Degassing<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The process of removing trapped air bubbles in the cleaning solution<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Direct-Cleaning\">Direct Cleaning<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When parts are cleaned by directly placing them in the ultrasonic tank and cleaning solution<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Disinfect\">Disinfect<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The process of cleaning an item to rid it of harmful bacteria<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\" id=\"i\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Implosion\">Implosion<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The act of the cleaning bubble violently collapsing inward<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Indirect-Cleaning\">Indirect Cleaning<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When parts are placed in a secondary container (pan, beaker) containing the cleaning solution. This vessel is than placed inside the ultrasonic tank. Commonly used when a 2-step cleaning process is required or a cleaning liquid is potentially harmful to the ultrasonic tank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Instrument-Cassette\">Instrument Cassette<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An instrument holder designed to allow practices to organize their instruments in a neat and orderly fashion for instrument re-processing while also promoting staff safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\" id=\"r\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">R<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Rinse\">Rinse<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Removes residual debris and excess cleaning solution<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\" id=\"s\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">S<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Semi-aqueous\">Semi-aqueous<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Include water as one of the components. Other components are naturally derived such as terpenes and pine oil cleaners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Solvent\">Solvent<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A substance capable of dissolving another compound<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Solvent-free\">Solvent-free<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A water based or semi-aqueous cleaning solution containing no solvents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Surfactant\">Surfactant<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A substance which reduces surface tension thereby increasing the spreading or wetting ability of the cleaning liquid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Sweep\">Sweep<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A purposeful deviation from the cleaning frequency designed to enhance cavitation activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\" id=\"t\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">T<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Transducer\">Transducer<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A device used to convert electrical energy into sound waves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\" id=\"u\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">U<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Ultrasonic-Cleaning\">Ultrasonic Cleaning<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A non-abrasive cleaning process that removes soils by using sound waves to generate microscopic bubbles to attack the bond attaching the debris and item being cleaned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Aqueous water based B Biodegradable The ability of an item to break down into natural materials over time without harm to the environment. 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