a·ze·o·trope ( -z  -tr p ,  z-)n. A liquid mixture of two or more substances that retains the same composition in the vapor state as in the liquid state when distilled or partially evaporated under a certain pressure. [a- + Greek zein, to boil; see zeolite + Greek -tropos, turning; see -tropous.] a ze·o·tropic (z--tr p k, -trpk) adj.a ze·otro·py (-tr-p) n. |
azeotrope [əˈziːəˌtrəʊp]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a mixture of liquids that boils at a constant temperature, at a given pressure, without change of composition
[from a-1 + zeo-, from Greek zein to boil + -trope]
azeotropic [ˌeɪzɪəˈtrɒpɪk] adj
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