Definition of 'chromatography'
noun
the technique of separating and analysing the components of a mixture of liquids or gases by selective adsorption in, for example, a column of powder (column chromatography) or on a strip of paper (paper chromatography)
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noun
any of various processes of chemical analysis in which the constituents of a mixture are separated into distinct bands or spots on an adsorbent material
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chromatography in Chemical Engineering
(kroʊmətɒgrəfi)noun
(Chemical Engineering: Adsorption and ion exchange)
Chromatography is a sorption process in which adsorbents are used, usually in a column.
The crude extract can be purified by chromatography and the resulting fractions crystallized to recover the carotenoids and the solvent.
Separation by chromatography involves a continuous flow of solvent carrying a solution of solutes down a column.
Chromatography is a sorption process in which adsorbents are used, usually in a column.
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