 ##  [Reactive Distillation](/index.php/reactive-distillation) 

  ##  [Reactive Distillation](https://engineering.quantumdictionary.io/reactive-distillation-0) 

  
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**Engineering &amp; Applied Technologies Dictionary**

 
Definition

A process configuration that combines a chemical reaction and distillative phase separation in a single column or contacting device so that continuous removal (or addition) of one or more vapor- or liquid-phase components alters the reaction equilibrium or kinetics to increase conversion, yield, or desired selectivity relative to separate reactor-plus-distillation stages.