cold extraction

noun

A process that uses low temperatures and mechanical force, such as centrifugal force, to separate compounds, such as oil, from a source without using heat or harsh chemicals.

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Meanings

nouncold extraction (countable and uncountable, plural cold extractions)

plural cold extractions

  1. countableuncountableA process that uses low temperatures and mechanical force, such as centrifugal force, to separate compounds, such as oil, from a source without using heat or harsh chemicals.
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