Vocab Bloom Hub

pervaporation

/pərˌvæp.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

1 entry

noun

/pərˌvæp.əˈreɪ.ʃən/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучный процесс концентрирования коллоидного раствора путем помещения его в мешок из полупроницаемой мембраны и испарения растворителя, при этом коллоид остается внутри.

A scientific process involving the concentration of a colloidal solution by placing it in a semipermeable membrane bag and allowing the solvent to evaporate, while the colloid is retained.

uncountable

  1. Membrane separation processC2formalscientific

    A technique used to separate liquid mixtures by partial vaporization through a non-porous or porous membrane, where the permeate is removed as a vapor from the downstream side.

    ruМембранный процесс разделения

    • Pervaporation is often used to dehydrate organic solvents.
    • The efficiency of pervaporation depends on the membrane material.
    • Researchers are exploring pervaporation for biofuel purification.