Source: cirosantilli/gas-chromatography-etymology
= Gas chromatography etymology
= Why is gas chromatography called "chromatography"?
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The name makes absolutely no sense in modern terms, as nor colours nor light are used directly in the measurements. It is purely historical.
https://www.chromatographytoday.com/news/gc-mdgc/32/breaking-news/why-is-chromatography-called-chromatography/31178