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ion exchange

Subject Category: W Physical and Chemical Sciences
Definition: Reversible chemical reaction between a solid, often one of the ion exchange resins, and a fluid whereby ions may be exchanged from one substance to another. This technique is used in water purification, in research, and in industry.
Definition Source: Medical Subject Headings
RDF/XML Format:: http://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/143143.rdf
Persistent URI:: http://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/143143
Broader Term: chemical reactions
Narrower Term: anion exchange; cation exchange
Related Term: ion exchange resins; ions
Spanish: intercambio de iones
Term Number: 143143

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