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steam distillation

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steam distillation [′stēm ‚dis·tə′lā·shən]
(chemical engineering)
A distillation in which vaporization of the volatile constituents of a liquid mixture takes place at a lower temperature by the introduction of steam directly into the charge; steam used in this manner is known as open steam. Also known as steam stripping.


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After four hours of steam distillation and carbon filtration, the one-gallon carafe is filled with ready-to-drink fresh water.
Production from the newly acquired unit is expected to be integrated into Amorim's quality systems during the third quarter of 2005, allowing clients to benefit from Amorim's wide range of proprietary anti-TCA measures, including the ROSA steam distillation process.
 
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