Chemistry A-Level
Fluted filter paper
What Fluted filter paper means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Fluted filter paper
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Reference: OCR
Paper folded into a concertina and opened into a cone, increasing the exposed surface so liquid passes faster than a plain cone.
Topics that use Fluted filter paper
- Use of apparatus and techniques (OCR A-Level)
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