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Surface active agent

Scope note

Compound able to reduce the surface tension of liquid to which it is added.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300015321

Broader Terms used

<materials by property>

Narrower Terms used

wetting agent
dispersant

Created

13yrs ago

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