Separation of a suspension or slurry into a supernatant clear liquid (free from particles) and a thick sludge containing a high concentration of solid is called (A) Classification (B) Sedimentation (C) Clarification (D) Decantation

Separation of a suspension or slurry into a supernatant clear liquid
(free from particles) and a thick sludge containing a high concentration of
solid is called
(A) Classification
(B) Sedimentation
(C) Clarification
(D) Decantation
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(B) Sedimentation
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