EVAPORATOR EFFECT
One of a system of evaporators operating in series as a multiple effect system (that is, first effect, second effect, etc.).
EXHAUSTION
For massecuite, the grams of sucrose in crystalline form in each 100g of sucrose.
EXTRANEOUS MATTER
All material that is not sugar cane delivered with the sugar cane, including leaves and tops, mud, soil, roots, rocks, stones, and tramp iron.