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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > technical chemicals > solvents > ionic liquids
Preferred Term:

ionic liquids

Definition:
Salts that melt below 100 C. Their low volatilization can be an advantage over volatile organic solvents.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
solvents
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • ionic fluids
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/208898
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