chromatography C2 Topic:Chemistry US /kɹoʊməˈtɑɡɹəfi/ UK /ˌkɹəʊ.məˈtɒɡɹə.fi/ See IPA manual Meanings 1 noun a method of separating the components of a mixture by their different movement through a stationary material as a fluid passes over or through it The class used paper chromatography to separate the different dyes in a spot of ink. Etymology Formed from chromatographic; its elements refer to color and writing, reflecting early separations of colored plant pigments. Topics Chemistry External links Google Images Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary # chromatography **Type:** Word **Level:** C2 **Part of speech:** noun **IPA (US):** /kɹoʊməˈtɑɡɹəfi/ **IPA (UK):** /ˌkɹəʊ.məˈtɒɡɹə.fi/ ## Meanings 1. a method of separating the components of a mixture by their different movement through a stationary material as a fluid passes over or through it ## Examples - The class used paper chromatography to separate the different dyes in a spot of ink. ## Etymology Formed from chromatographic; its elements refer to color and writing, reflecting early separations of colored plant pigments. ## Topics - Chemistry markdown