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What is stem distillation?how is it done?​

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Steam distillation is a separation technique that harnesses the low boiling point property of immiscible mixtures.

Steam distillation is a separation technique that harnesses the low boiling point property of immiscible mixtures.it is done by passing dry steam through the plant material whereby the steam volatile compounds are volatilized, condensed and collected in receivers.

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