chro
ma
tog
ra
phy
1
a laboratory technique used to separate and analyze mixtures of substances based on their differential affinities for a stationary phase and a mobile phase
- The scientist used chromatography to separate the pigments in a leaf extract.
- Gas chromatography is widely used to analyze the composition of complex mixtures.
- Liquid chromatography is essential for purifying proteins in biochemical research.
- Forensic scientists use chromatography to identify substances found at crime scenes.
- Chromatography techniques help ensure the purity of pharmaceutical products.