raffinate
the part of a liquid, especially an oil, remaining after its more soluble components have been extracted by a solvent.
Origin of raffinate
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British Dictionary definitions for raffinate
/ (ˈræfɪˌneɪt) /
the liquid left after a solute has been extracted by solvent extraction
Origin of raffinate
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Scientific definitions for raffinate
[ răf′ə-nāt′ ]
The portion of an original liquid that remains after other components have been dissolved by a solvent. The term is often used to refer to the oil that is not dissolved in petroleum refining operations.
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