chro·ma·tog·ra·phy (kr  m -t g r-f )n. Any of various techniques for the separation of complex mixtures that rely on the differential affinities of substances for a gas or liquid mobile medium and for a stationary adsorbing medium through which they pass, such as paper, gelatin, or magnesia. chro ma·togra·pher n. |
chromatography [ˌkrəʊməˈtɒgrəfɪ]
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(Chemistry) 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) See also gas chromatography
chromatographer n
chromatographic [ˌkrəʊmətəˈgræfɪk] adj
chromatographically adv
| chromatography (krm-tgr-f) A technique used to separate the components of a chemical mixture by moving the mixture along a stationary material, such as gelatin. Different components of the mixture are caught by the material at different rates and form isolated bands that can then be analyzed. |
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| Noun | 1. | chromatography - a process used for separating mixtures by virtue of differences in absorbency column chromatography - chromatography that uses selective adsorption by a column of powders natural action, natural process, action, activity - a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings); "the action of natural forces"; "volcanic activity" paper chromatography - chromatography that uses selective adsorption on a strip of paper |
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