English Explanatory Dictionary

pervaporation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A technique whereby the components of a mixture of two liquids are separated by selective permeation through a semipermeable membrane, the component that passes through the membrane being removed by evaporation

Word forms

pervaporation pervaporations

Etymology

Blend of permeation + evaporation.

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