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Limonene

Term · Additive manufacturing and 3D printing · MLC-T-ADM-000206

A natural cyclic terpene hydrocarbon derived from citrus rinds, used as a solvent for dissolving certain 3D printing support materials, particularly those made from High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS). It is effective for removing support structures without damaging the primary printed object. Limonene has a distinct citrus scent and is biodegradable.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-ADM-000206
FieldAdditive manufacturing and 3D printing
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-ADM-000206",
  "term": "Limonene",
  "field": "Additive manufacturing and 3D printing",
  "definition": "A natural cyclic terpene hydrocarbon derived from citrus rinds, used as a solvent for dissolving certain 3D printing support materials, particularly those made from High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS). It is effective for removing support structures without damaging the primary printed object. Limonene has a distinct citrus scent and is biodegradable.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/additive-manufacturing/limonene/"
}

Record 225 of 451 in Additive manufacturing and 3D printing terminology (MLC-0112). Request the full dataset.