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Definition of extraction terms

Solute (A) the species to be removed from the liquid diluent stream. [Pg.122]

Diluent (D) the component containing the solute which is to be removed. [Pg.122]

Solvent (S) the second liquid stream which will remove the solute from the diluent. Raffinate (R) the exiting phase which has a high concentration of diluent (and less A). [Pg.122]

Extract (E) the exiting phase which has a high concentration of solvent (and more A). [Pg.122]

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