Solvent extraction in which the amount of
reagent used is lower than that dictated by
stoichiometry. If the constants of formation and
extraction of the complexes are high, the amount of extracted metal is dictated by the amount
of
extractant introduced.
Source:
PAC, 1993, 65, 2373
(Nomenclature for liquid-liquid distribution (solvent extraction) (IUPAC Recommendations
1993))
on page 2379