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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus

U.S. Department of Agriculture

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:

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Entry Terms:

chemical decomposition
chemical breakdown

URI:

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/24630

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