theoretical plates

A form of theoretical plate — A plate or tray in a distillation column that produces the best possible difference between the liquid and vapor phases in equilibrium with it; the equivalent concept in a fractionating column packed with beads or rings.

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noun
  1. pluralplural of theoretical plate
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