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Concept information

Preferred term

chlorites

Type

  • Chemical

Broader concept

Scope note

  • Use for salts containing the negative ion ClO2, e.g., sodium chlorite; For the group of silicates containing aluminum, iron and magnesium and are usually green in color USE chlorite (mineral).

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/25354

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