chromatography(n = noun.process) - a process used for separating mixtures by virtue of differences in absorbency;
is a kind of action, activity, natural action, natural process
has particulars: column chromatography, paper chromatography
Derived form adjective chromatographical1
1. A treatise on colors [1913 Webster]
2. an analytical and preparative technique for separating substances by differences in their selective adsorption to solids, by passing a liquid over the solid, to which the substances to be separated have usually been adsorbed in a preliminary step. The major variations are
chromatography, n. Chem. the separation of the components of a mixture by slow passage through or over a material which adsorbs them differently.
Derivative:
chromatograph n. chromatographic adj.
Etymology:
G Chromatographie (as CHROMATO-, -GRAPHY)
N color, hue, tint, tinge, dye, complexion, shade, tincture, cast, livery, coloration, glow, flush, tone, key, pure color, positive color, primary color, primitive complementary color, three primaries, spectrum, chromatic dispersion, broken color, secondary color, tertiary color, local color, coloring, keeping, tone, value, aerial perspective, chromatics, spectrum analysis, spectroscopy, chromatism, chromatography, chromatology, prism, spectroscope, spectrograph, spectrometer, colorimeter (optical instruments), pigment, coloring matter, paint, dye, wash, distemper, stain, medium, mordant, oil paint, colored, colorific, tingent, tinctorial, chromatic, prismatic, full-colored, high-colored, deep-colored, doubly-dyed, polychromatic, chromatogenous, tingible, bright, vivid, intense, deep, fresh, unfaded, rich, gorgeous, gay, gaudy, florid, gay, garish, rainbow-colored, multihued, showy, flaunting, flashy, raw, crude, glaring, flaring, discordant, inharmonious, mellow, pastel, harmonious, pearly, sweet, delicate, tender, refined.
chromatography column, column chromatography, paper chromatography