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Definition of Pervaporation
1. Noun. The concentration of a colloidal solution whose colloid will not pass through a semipermeable membrane; solution is placed in a bag of the membrane and the solvent is evaporated off.
Definition of Pervaporation
1. Noun. (chemistry) 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 ¹
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Medical Definition of Pervaporation
1. The heating of a liquid within a dialyzing bag suspended over a hot plate, evaporation taking place rapidly through the membrane; any colloids in solution remain within the bag while crystalloids diffuse out and crystallise on the outer surface of the bag (perstillation). Origin: L. Per, through, + vapor, steam (05 Mar 2000)
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