scrubbing
- (in solvent extraction)
: The process of selectively removing contaminating solutes (impurities) from an extract
that contains these as well as the main extractable solute by treatment with a new
immiscible liquid phase. The term stripping has a different meaning and should not be used in this sense although this usage
has been customary in certain industries.
Source:
PAC, 1993, 65, 2373
(Nomenclature for liquid-liquid distribution (solvent extraction) (IUPAC Recommendations
1993))
on page 2388
- (in atmospheric chemistry)
: A process used in gas sampling or gas cleaning in which components in the gas stream
are removed by contact with a liquid surface or a wetted packing, on spray drops,
droplets, or in a bubbler, etc.
Source:
PAC, 1990, 62, 2167
(Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990))
on page 2213