Preferred Term:
light non-aqueous phase liquids
Definition:
An LNAPL is one of a group of organic substances that are relatively insoluble in water and are less dense than water. LNAPLs, such as oil, tend to spread across the surface of the water table and form a layer on top of the water table.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- LNAPLs (light non-aqueous phase liquids)
- LNAPL (light non-aqueous phase liquids)
- light nonaqueous phase liquids
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/237772
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