epi-phase

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The less dense phase in a distribution system. The term is often used when two non-aqueous phases are present or when the solvent is an aqueous solution.
See also:
hypo-phase
Source:
PAC, 1993, 65, 2373. (Nomenclature for liquid-liquid distribution (solvent extraction) (IUPAC Recommendations 1993)) on page 2380 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'epi-phase' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 3rd ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2006. Online version 3.0.1, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.E02168 RIS BibTex EndNote
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