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Chromatography

Definition
noun
The process or technique of separating molecules or components in a mixture according to the differential absorption and elution
Supplement
Column chromatography and paper chromatography are two of the common types of chromatography used in laboratory to separate components in a mixture.
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Last updated on March 1st, 2021

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