##  [Supercritical Fluid Extraction](/supercritical-fluid-extraction) 

  ##  [Supercritical Fluid Extraction](https://engineering.quantumdictionary.io/supercritical-fluid-extraction-0) 

  

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Definition

An extraction method in which a solvent is used at conditions above its critical temperature and pressure so that it is a supercritical fluid; the supercritical solvent selectively solubilizes target components from a feed matrix and is returned to a less dense phase by depressurization to recover solute without leaving significant liquid solvent residue.