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base exchange

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base exchange [′bās iks′chānj]
(geochemistry)
Replacement of certain ions by others in clay.

cation-exchange softening
The softening of water by the removal of dissolved ionic contaminants in hard water (such as scale-forming magnesium and calcium ions) and their replacement with sodium ions, which are more soluble.


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WASHINGTON -- A new game hit the shelves of base exchanges in December when the Army and Air Force Exchange Service introduced Air Force Edition Monopoly.
Base exchange prices generally are similar to those of private stores except that there is no tax.
 
 
 
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