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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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Literary usage of Pervaporation
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Superfund Innovative Technology Evaluation Program: Technology Profiles (1993)
"WASTE APPLICABILITY: pervaporation can be applied to aqueous waste streams ...
Modules(s) VOC rich Condensate Cross-Flow pervaporation System Treated Water ..."
2. Air Pollution Effects on Crops and Forests: Bibliography 1986-1991 (1993)
"The dehydration applications use pervaporation membranes in ... DOE has identified
pervaporation as a top research priority. If a sufficient quantity of ..."
3. Energy Technology Perspectives: Scenarios And Strategies to 2050 by International Energy Agency (2006)
"... gas separation and pervaporation. In the United States, approximately 40% of
membrane sales are for water and wastewater treatment applications. ..."
4. Biotechnology: Energy Production and Products, Bibliography January 80-May 91 by Robert Warmbrodt (1995)
"0188 pervaporation, possibilities of use In a new membrane procedure in biotechnology.
pervaporation ..."
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