Term: extraction
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.E02301

Definition:
distribution and partition are often used as synonyms for the general phenomenon of extraction where appropriate.

Related Terms:
1) distribution (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.D01811).
2) partition (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.P04435).
3) liquid-liquid extraction (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.L03587).

Source: PAC, 1993, 65, 2373. 'Nomenclature for liquid-liquid distribution (solvent extraction) (IUPAC Recommendations 1993)' on page 2377 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199365112373)

Citation: 'extraction' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.E02301

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