Definition

Adverb: - By means of a chromatographic process: Describes an action performed using the technique of chromatography, which is a laboratory method for separating mixtures into their individual components.

Usage

The adverb "chromatographically" is used to modify a verb, specifying that the action is carried out using the principles or apparatus of chromatography. It is a technical term primarily used in scientific writing and discourse.

Examples

• The mixture was analyzed chromatographically to identify its constituent compounds.
• These proteins can be separated chromatographically based on their size and charge.
• The purity of the sample was confirmed chromatographically.

Advanced Usage

• "chromatographically pure": A term used to describe a substance that has been purified using chromatography and shows a single component when analyzed by this method.
  • The final product was determined to be chromatographically pure.

Variants and Related Words

• Chromatography (noun): The analytical technique itself.
  • Gas chromatography is a common analytical method.
• Chromatographic (adjective): Relating to chromatography.
  • The chromatographic data revealed two distinct peaks.
• Chromatogram (noun): The visual output or record produced by a chromatographic analysis.

Synonyms

• By chromatography
• Via chromatographic separation

Notes on Meaning

This word has a single, precise meaning within the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, and related sciences. It does not have idiomatic or phrasal verb uses.

Adverb

1. by means of a chromatographic process