Short-path distillation
Extraction & Processing
Short-path distillation is a technique used to purify and separate compounds by heating them under reduced pressure.
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Sift screens
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One-sentence definition: Sift screens are tools used in cannabis processing to separate plant material based on particle size.
Solvent (butane/propane/ethanol)
Extraction & Processing
Solvents like butane, propane, and ethanol are chemicals used to extract cannabinoids and terpenes from cannabis plants.
Steam distillation
Extraction & Processing
Steam distillation is a method used to extract essential oils from plants by passing steam through the plant material.
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