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oleophobic [1 record]

Record 1 2002-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Petrochemistry
DEF

Tending to repel, or not to absorb, oils or oily materials and consequently having the ability of shedding gasoline, oil and similar products.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie analytique
  • Chimie du pétrole
DEF

Qualifie une matière (ou une étoffe) qui n'absorbe pas les huiles et matières grasses.

Spanish

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