Chromatography

/ˈkroʊməˌtɑgrəfi/

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Definitions of chromatography

noun
a process used for separating mixtures by virtue of differences in absorbency

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types:
column chromatography
chromatography that uses selective adsorption by a column of powders

paper chromatography
chromatography that uses selective adsorption on a strip of paper

type of:
action, activity, natural action, natural process
a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)

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