Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

chromatogram

noun

/ˌkroʊməˈtɒɡræm/

Definition

A visual output of a chromatographic process, representing the separated components of a mixture as distinct bands or peaks on a graph.

Examples

The analysis of the chromatogram revealed several distinct compounds present in the sample.
Researchers compared the chromatograms from different experiments to identify variations.
Each peak in the chromatogram corresponds to a specific substance being tested.

Meaning

Chromatogram refers to the graphical representation produced during chromatography, a method used to separate mixtures into their individual components.