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What are some appropriate materials for coating battery terminals to prevent corrosion?


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Aldaric Acid

A type of sugar acid obtained by the oxidation of both the aldehyde and primary alcohol groups of an aldose.

Ruff Degradation

A chemical process used to shorten the carbon chain of sugars by one carbon atom, involving the oxidation of an aldose sugar to the corresponding aldonic acid, followed by its decarboxylation.

D-aldopentoses

A type of sugar containing five carbon atoms, including an aldehyde group at the first carbon.

D-aldotetrose

A simple sugar (tetrose) in the D-configuration with an aldehyde group, part of the carbohydrate family.

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