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Reflux
A system condition in which a component in the reaction system (usually a solvent or diluent) is continuously boiled off, condensed in a nearby condenser and subsequently re-supplied to the reaction system. Reflux is often applied to operate at a preset temperature or to avoid operating at unacceptably high temperatures.
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