Gravity settling process is not involved in the working of a (A) Hydrocyclone (B) Classifier (C) Dorr-thickener (D) Sedimentation tank

Gravity settling process is not involved in the working of a
(A) Hydrocyclone
(B) Classifier
(C) Dorr-thickener
(D) Sedimentation tank
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