organic acid blend
1terephthalic acid — [ˌtɛrəf θalɪk] noun Chemistry a crystalline organic acid used in making polyester resins and other polymers. Origin C19: blend of terebic of or from turpentine (from terebinth) and phthalic acid …
2Humic acid — is one of the major components of humic substances [http://www.ihss.gatech.edu/whatarehs.html] which are dark brown and major constituents of soil organic matter humus that contributes to soil chemical and physical quality and are also precursors …
3Fatty acid — Not to be confused with fat. Butyric acid, a short chain fatty acid Types of fats in food Unsaturated fat Monounsaturated fat Polyun …
4Life Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Zoology In 2008 several zoological studies provided new insights into how species life history traits (such as the timing of reproduction or the length of life of adult individuals) are derived in part as responses to… …
5industrial polymers, major — Introduction chemical compounds used in the manufacture of synthetic industrial materials. In the commercial production of plastics, elastomers, man made fibres, adhesives, and surface coatings, a tremendous variety of polymers are… …
6Antifreeze — is a freeze preventive used in internal combustion engines and other heat transfer applications, such as HVAC chillers and solar water heaters. The purpose of antifreeze is to prevent a rigid enclosure from undergoing catastrophic deformation due …
7ester — n. Chem. any of a class of organic compounds produced by replacing the hydrogen of an acid by an alkyl, aryl, etc. radical, many of which occur naturally as oils and fats. Derivatives: esterify v.tr. ( ies, ied). Etymology: G, prob. f. Essig… …
8Carbon nanotubes in photovoltaics — Organic photovoltaic devices (OPVs) are fabricated from thin films of organic semiconductors, such as polymers and small molecule compounds, and are typically on the order of 100 nm thick. Because polymer based OPVs can be made using a coating… …
9Ethanol — For other uses, see Ethanol (disambiguation). Grain alcohol redirects here. It is not to be confused with Neutral grain spirit. Ethanol …
10Bioplastic — This article is about plastics made from renewable biomass. For the information on plastics which are biodegradable, see biodegradable plastic. Biodegradable plastic utensils …
