Chromatographic
Chromatographic
Chromatographic (pronunciation: kroh-muh-toh-graf-ik) is an adjective that refers to the process or technique of chromatography, a method used in laboratory settings to separate mixtures. The term originates from the Greek words "chroma" meaning color and "graphein" meaning to write.
Etymology
The term "chromatographic" is derived from the word "chromatography". The word "chromatography" itself is a combination of two Greek words: "chroma" which means color, and "graphein" which means to write. This term was first used in the early 20th century when this technique was initially used to separate colored substances.
Related Terms
- Chromatography: A laboratory technique for the separation of a mixture.
- Gas Chromatography: A type of chromatography in which the mobile phase is a gas.
- Liquid Chromatography: A type of chromatography in which the mobile phase is a liquid.
- Column Chromatography: A method used to purify individual chemical compounds from mixtures of compounds.
- Thin Layer Chromatography: A technique in chromatography used to separate non-volatile mixtures.
- High Performance Liquid Chromatography: An advanced form of liquid chromatography used in separating the components in a mixture.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chromatographic
- Wikipedia's article - Chromatographic
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