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separatory

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[sep-er-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ˈsɛp ər əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /

adjective

  1. serving to separate.


Etymology

Origin of separatory

1650–60; < New Latin sēparātōrius, equivalent to Latin sēparā ( re ) to separate + -tōrius -tory 1

Example Sentences

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After 1 h, the reaction mixture was partitioned between EtOAc and H2O, and transferred to a separatory funnel.

From Nature • Mar. 19, 2017

The biphasic solution was transferred to a separatory funnel and diluted further with EtOAc and brine.

From Nature • Mar. 19, 2017

It is by distillation or evaporation, the effect of heat, that this separatory operation is performed; and we know no other means by which this may be done.

From Theory of the Earth, Volume 1 (of 4) by Hutton, James

Wash the combined extracts in a separatory funnel three times with 25-cc. portions of 10 per cent alcohol, shaking vigorously each time.

From Soap-Making Manual A Practical Handbook on the Raw Materials, Their Manipulation, Analysis and Control in the Modern Soap Plant. by Thomssen, E. G.

Disinfect the filter candle and separatory funnel by boiling.

From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by Eyre, J. W. H. (John William Henry)