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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Concept Breadcrumbs

Research, Technology, Methods > technology > best available technology
Preferred Term:

best available technology

Definition:
A concept applied in the language of regulations on pollution control, especially as applied to abatement practices; as new technology becomes available and social values change, what is currently regarded as "best available" will change also.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
technology
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • BAT (best available technique)
  • best available technique
  • BAT (best available technology)
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/137852
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