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chromatography
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chro·ma·tog·ra·phy  (krm-tgr-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.

chroma·togra·pher n.

chromatography
Noun
the technique of separating and analysing the components of a mixture of liquids or gases by slowly passing it through an adsorbing material [Greek khrōma colour + -graphy]

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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Noun1.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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Gases are not the biggest cost in the analytical laboratory, but chromatographers tell us they are often their number one headache," said Long.
 
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