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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. processing technology
  4. bioprocessing
  5. bioscouring

Preferred term

bioscouring

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information The application of enzymes, bioproducts or cells to remove hydrophobic materials such as natural waxes, esters, grease, dirt, oil or other impurities from textile or other products (raw wool, cotton, yarn, fiber etc.) to improve wettability of the products.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • enzymatic scouring

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/239599

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