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sequestrant

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se·ques·trant  (s-kwstrnt)
n.
A chemical that promotes sequestration.

sequestrant [sɪˈkwɛstrənt]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Horticulture) Chem any substance used to bring about sequestration, often by chelation. They are used in horticulture to counteract lime in the soil


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The active ingredients are comprised of approximately, by weight, 20% surfactant: 20% sequestrant and approximately 130% active enzyme composition comprising a detersive enzyme and an activity maintenance component.
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