separatory
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of separatory
1650–60; < New Latin sēparātōrius, equivalent to Latin sēparā ( re ) to separate + -tōrius -tory 1
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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 James Hutton
Extract with five times its volume of ether by agitation in a separatory funnel.
From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by J. W. H. (John William Henry) Eyre
Pour the filtrate into a separatory funnel, add an equal volume of ether and two volumes of water.
From The Chemistry of Plant Life by Roscoe Wilfred Thatcher
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