fractionating column

noun

chem a long vertical cylinder used in fractional distillation, in which internal reflux enables separation of high and low boiling fractions to take place

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The liquid there heated and changed state, rising as vapor through the fractionating column to catch in the condenser and trickle in droplets into the collection flask.

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fractionate fractionation

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