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antifoaming agent

 
Sci-Tech Dictionary: antifoaming agent
 
(¦an·tē¦fōm·iŋ ′ā·jənt)

(organic chemistry) A substance, such as silicones, organic phosphates, and alcohols, that inhibits the formation of bubbles in a liquid during its agitation by reducing its surface tension.


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Food and Nutrition: antifoaming agents
 

Compounds used to reduce foaming caused by the presence of dissolved protein.

 
 

 

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