Elsan


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Elsan

(ˈɛlsæn)
n
(Chemical Engineering) trademark a type of portable lavatory in which chemicals are used to kill bacteria and deodorize the sludge
[C20: from the initials of E. L. Jackson, the manufacturer + san(itation)]
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Jo-ann Petinglay, Filipino fisherman Idris Elsan reported seeing a man inside a makeshift cottage that was floating in the coastal waters of Manuk Mangkaw, Simunul, Tawi-Tawi, at around 4 p.m.
Histopathology of kidney of Channa punctatus exposed to chronic nonlethal level of elsan, mercury and ammonia.
Here are recent examples she spotted: At the Augusta golf (inset), tee shots were referred to as tea shops; in a programme about wartime air raid shelters it said some had a Nelson toilet, instead of an Elsan; and during a football match the commentator said: "He's looking for a throw-in" which was captioned "He's looking for a throne."
For instance, Elsan Toilet Liquid works as a toilet rinse and can be used in both flush and waste tanks.
Histopathology of kidney of Channa punctatus exposed to chronic non-lethal level of Elsan, mercury, and ammonia.
- ELSAN ELEKTRIK MAKES HIGHEST USD1.09BN BID FOR YATAGAN POWER PLANT
Facilities were basic to say the least - no running water other than what was in the creek, Elsan toilets, rainwater collected in rain tubs for washing, drinking water had to be carried from Greatham Station.