bubbleseparation
nounUK /ˈbʌbəl ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/
US /ˈbʌbəl ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/
Bubble separation is when tiny air balls float apart from a liquid or from each other.
The soapy water went through bubble separation, leaving clear water behind.
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2. A lab method that uses rising bubbles to pull certain particles or molecules out of a mixture.
The scientists used bubble separation to collect the protein from the solution.
3. The natural process where bubbles in a drink or mixture drift apart and rise to the top.
Bubble separation made the fizzy drink look flat after it sat out overnight.
4. A stage in recycling where air bubbles are removed from melted plastic or glass.
Bubble separation keeps the recycled glass clear and free of trapped air.