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materials handling

Definition:
The treatment of materials during manufacture, processing, movement, storage, use, reuse, and/or disposal.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
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Entry Terms:
  • handling of material
  • handling of materials
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/136943
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