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The process of separating the lighter particles of a powder from the heavier ones by means of an up- ward-directed stream of fluid (gas or liquid).
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Q. The process of separating the lighter particles of a powder from the heavier ones by means of an up- ward-directed stream of fluid (gas or liquid).
Ans → elutriation
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Ans → elutriation
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Ans → encapsulation
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Ans → gel
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Ans → formulation
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Ans → granules
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Ans → flocculation
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Ans → granulation
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Ans → gargle
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Ans → gastric emptying rate
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Ans → half life
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Ans → hydrate
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Ans → multilayer tablet
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Ans → sieving
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Ans → protecting group
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Ans → compressed tablet
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Ans → elutriation
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Ans → divided powder
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Ans → Measles, Hepatitis
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