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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. technology
  3. best available technology

Preferred term

best available technology

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information A concept applied in the language of regulations on pollution control, especially as applied to abatement practices; as new technology becomes available and social values change, what is currently regarded as "best available" will change also.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • BAT (best available technique)
  • BAT (best available technology)
  • best available technique

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/137852

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