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sal adecuada

English translation: the appropriate salt (see explanation)

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Spanish term or phrase:sal adecuada
English translation:the appropriate salt (see explanation)
Entered by: Neil Ashby

09:38 May 31, 2013
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Science - Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng
Spanish term or phrase: sal adecuada
Hi everyone,

Thankfully for all concerned, this is my final query!

The following is taken from the description of an additive mixture:

Modo de empleo

La cantidad correspondiente a la dosis de empleo indicada se disolverá junto con la ***sal adecuada*** en el líquido de gobierno.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Kind regards,

Jack
Jack Ward
the appropriate salt
Explanation:
THis again requires further clarification from the client.
It could well be as Lisa says "approriate (or adequate) amount of salt" is perfectly fine but it could also be referring to the type of salt (therefore "amount" would be quite incorrect). Whether you add NaCl (Na+ + Cl-) or MgCl2 (Mg2+ + 2x Cl-) plays a very significant role in the stability, properties, etc. of the solution and its components. It's a question of a cation (Na+) versus a dication (Mg2+) which can be hugely influential in the emulsion / foam formation, rate of separation (settling in suspensions or breaking emulsions), the overal stability of the foodstuff. You should really confirm with the client whether they mean the "type" of salt. THe correct amount is also important but is dictated by the type....
It is difficult to explain the importance here, and more than likely Lisa's answer is correct and the original simply refers to the conc. of NaCl (i.e. it is assumed that salt = NaCl), but any formulation chemist worth his or her salt ( ;) ) would clearly state the type of salt being used.
WIthout further clarification I would consider "appropriate salt" to leave things more open.
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Neil Ashby
Spain
Local time: 19:01
Grading comment
Brilliant work, Neil.

Thanks also to everyone who contributed.

Kind regards,

Jack
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +2appropriate amount of salt
Lisa McCarthy
3 +1the appropriate salt
Neil Ashby


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3 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
appropriate amount of salt


Explanation:
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Note added at 8 minutos (2013-05-31 09:47:22 GMT)
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Scope and purpose - Documents - convdocs.org
en.convdocs.org/docs/index-47285.html‎
Mar 30, 2013 – Food Additives: Any substance not normally consumed as a food by itself .... **appropriate amount of salt** to obtain the appropriate concentration.

Lisa McCarthy
Spain
Local time: 19:01
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 56

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Cinnamon Nolan
3 mins
  -> Thanks, Cinnamon :)
agree  Andrés Martínez
38 mins
  -> Thanks, Andrés :)
neutral  Neil Ashby: How do you know that it is the appropriate "amount" of salt? There are various different types of salt and it can be far more important than the quantity.
2 hrs
  -> Hi Neil, that's how I interpreted it; now I see that it can be interpreted in another way.
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
the appropriate salt


Explanation:
THis again requires further clarification from the client.
It could well be as Lisa says "approriate (or adequate) amount of salt" is perfectly fine but it could also be referring to the type of salt (therefore "amount" would be quite incorrect). Whether you add NaCl (Na+ + Cl-) or MgCl2 (Mg2+ + 2x Cl-) plays a very significant role in the stability, properties, etc. of the solution and its components. It's a question of a cation (Na+) versus a dication (Mg2+) which can be hugely influential in the emulsion / foam formation, rate of separation (settling in suspensions or breaking emulsions), the overal stability of the foodstuff. You should really confirm with the client whether they mean the "type" of salt. THe correct amount is also important but is dictated by the type....
It is difficult to explain the importance here, and more than likely Lisa's answer is correct and the original simply refers to the conc. of NaCl (i.e. it is assumed that salt = NaCl), but any formulation chemist worth his or her salt ( ;) ) would clearly state the type of salt being used.
WIthout further clarification I would consider "appropriate salt" to leave things more open.

Neil Ashby
Spain
Local time: 19:01
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 150
Grading comment
Brilliant work, Neil.

Thanks also to everyone who contributed.

Kind regards,

Jack
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thanks, Neil. I'll certainly consult the client in order to clarify this point!


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Billh: yes, in the absence of clarification this covers the ambiguity.
1 hr
  -> Cheers Bill
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