isocratic
9.3
Keeping the same mixture or condition during a process
- adjective
- /ˌaɪsəˈkrætɪk/
- Specialized
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isocrático
- An isocratic elution of the mobile phase A was used for the first 40 minutes, followed by the mobile phase B for 10 minutes.
Examples
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In the study, an isocratic method was preferred for its ability to maintain uniform solvent concentrations.
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The chemist conducted an isocratic separation to ensure consistent conditions during the experiment.
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Using an isocratic approach allows for reliable comparisons of the different samples over time.
How Constant
Surface Forms
isocratic positive
Morphology
isocratic = isocracy (semi-transparent) = iso + crat + ic
The connection to 'isocracy' is clear, but the meaning in scientific contexts may not be obvious to all learners.
Etymology
Isocratic comes from iso- meaning 'equal', and in science it gives the idea of things staying the same, like a solvent mix that does not change. So an isocratic method means the composition is kept equal or constant throughout the process.