(analytical chemistry) In gas chromatography, a gas used as an eluant for extracting the sample from the column as the gas passes through. Also known as eluant gas.
(metallurgy) The gas used in thermal spraying which transmits powder from the feeder to the spray gun.
carrier gas
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