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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
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Research, Technology, Methods > methodology > analytical methods > chemical analysis > molecular imprinting
Fields of Study > chemistry > analytical chemistry > chemical analysis > molecular imprinting
Preferred Term:

molecular imprinting

Definition:
A methodology for chemically synthesizing polymer molds of specific molecules or recognition sites of specific molecules. Applications for molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) include separations, assays and biosensors, and catalysis.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
chemical analysis
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/206579
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