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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
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Concept Breadcrumbs

Fields of Study > chemistry > reaction chemistry > chemical reactions > degradation > chemical degradation
Preferred Term:

chemical degradation

Definition:
The degradation of a substance by a chemical agent or energy source such as light, heat, or electricity.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
degradation
Narrower Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • chemical decomposition
  • chemical breakdown
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/24630
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