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co·​current | \ (ˈ)kō+ \

Definition of cocurrent

: involving flow of materials in the same direction acetic acid separated from chloroform by cocurrent extraction with water

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History and Etymology for cocurrent

co- + current

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“Cocurrent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cocurrent. Accessed 13 Apr. 2021.

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