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Foaming agent

Scope note

Chemical additive that releases a gas to expand the material by forming closed bubbles; also used to cause a froth, as in detergent or fire-fighting foam. MH

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300014766

Broader Terms used

additive

Term used for

agent, foaming

Created

13yrs ago

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