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məˈtɒg noun Chemistry.
the separation of mixtures into their constituents by preferential adsorption by a solid, as a column of silica (column chromatography) or a strip of filter paper (paper chromatography) or by a gel.
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chromatography (ˌkrəʊməˈtɒɡrəfɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| See also gas chromatography 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) | |
| chroma'tographer | |
| —n | |
| chromatographic | |
| —adj | |
| chromato'graphically | |
| —adv | |
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chromatography
1731, from chromato-, Latinized comb. form of Gk. khroma "color" (see chromatic) + English -graphy, from -graphia "description," from graphein "to write" (about).
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Medical Dictionary
chromatography chro·ma·tog·ra·phy (krō'mə-tŏg'rə-fē)
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. Also called absorption chromatography.
chro'ma·tog'ra·pher n.
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| chromatography (krō'mə-tŏg'rə-fē) Pronunciation Key
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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Example sentences
Chromatography is used to determine the amino acids levels in the blood.
He transfers the sample into a vial, which is lifted by a robotic arm into the gas chromatography tower.
Urine chromatography is necessary to accurately measure increased levels of specific amino acids.
Uncover these hidden colors of fall by separating plant pigments with a process called paper chromatography.
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