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solvent extraction

n. (context chemistry English) The separation of the components of a solution by partitioning between immiscible liquids

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In 1911, solvent extraction of the resin was considered commercially impracticable, but that of course is very dependent on the price of the solvent as well as on the price difference between high resin and low resin rubber.