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Condensate
An mixture or oil and water that is found in compressed air. It occurs when water is changes from a gas
to a liquid as the temperature of the compressed air falls. This water mixes with oil that is in the
compressed air to form an emulsion. Condensate causes problems to pneumatic equipment and should be
removed from the compressed air before entering the pneumatic equipment. It is a hazardous waste
and should be disposed of as such.
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