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chromatogram

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌkroʊməˈtɒɡræm/

KK: /kroʊˈmætəˌgræm/

noun
Definition

A visual representation showing the different substances that have been separated during a chromatography process.


Example

The scientist analyzed the chromatogram to identify the components of the mixture.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you seen the chromatogram from my last experiment?
Sloth B
No, I haven't. What did it look like?
Sloth A
It showed some really interesting patterns of separation.
Sloth B
That sounds cool! I’d love to check it out.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
record
pattern
chart
Antonyms
mixture
confusion
disorder
Root Explanation

Chromatogram → It is formed from "chroma" (from Greek "chroma", meaning color) and "-gram" (from Greek "gramma", meaning something written or recorded). A chromatogram is a written record of colors, typically used in the context of chromatography to separate and analyze mixtures.

Memory Tip

Think of 'color' ('chroma') being 'written' or 'recorded' ('-gram') — that's what a chromatogram represents.

Visually Confused Words
schematogram
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