thin-layer chromatography

noun Chemistry.

1. chromatography in which glass plates coated with thin layers of alumina, silica gel, or cellulose are used as an adsorbent.

noun

1. a form of chromatography in which components of a liquid mixture are separated by means of a thin layer of adsorbent material coated on a glass, plastic, or foil sheetAbbreviation: TLC

n.

1. Chromatography through a thin layer of cellulose or similar inert material supported on a glass or plastic plate.