partition

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.P04435
This term is often used as a synonym for distribution and @E02301@. However, an essential difference exists by definition between @D01813@ or @P04440@ and @P04438@. The term partition should be, but is not invariably, applied to the distribution of a single definite chemical species between the two phases.
Source:
PAC, 1993, 65, 2373. (Nomenclature for liquid-liquid distribution (solvent extraction) (IUPAC Recommendations 1993)) on page 2378 [Terms] [Paper]
Cite as: IUPAC. Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 2nd ed. (the "Gold Book"). Compiled by A. D. McNaught and A. Wilkinson. Blackwell Scientific Publications, Oxford (1997). Online version (2019-) created by S. J. Chalk. ISBN 0-9678550-9-8. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.
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