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  1. concentration
    the strength of a solution
    Limonene is found in large concentrations close to the surface of the peel.
  2. commercial
    connected with or engaged in the exchange of goods
    Commercial oil producers have various methods for extracting (or removing) the limonene from oranges so it can be used in manufacturing.
  3. replicate
    make or do or perform again
    You can replicate a couple of methods in your kitchen using everyday tools.
  4. extraction
    a process of obtaining something from a mixture or compound
    Most commercial producers extract limonene from orange peels left over from juicing oranges, using a method known as cold extraction.
  5. distillation
    purifying a liquid by boiling it and condensing its vapors
    Some producers use techniques such as distillation or solvent extraction, and may work with other parts of the plant in addition to just the peels.
  6. yield
    give or supply
    Distillation yields about 150 milligrams of oil per 15 grams of peel.
  7. pith
    spongelike central cylinder of the stems of flowering plants
    To extract oil using a garlic press, first scrape the white pith from the inside of the orange peel.
  8. strain
    separate by passing through a sieve to sort out elements
    When it is ready, strain the ethanol into a shallow dish.
  9. shallow
    lacking physical depth
    When it is ready, strain the ethanol into a shallow dish.
  10. evaporate
    change into gas or steam
    Allow the ethanol to evaporate and scrape the oil into a food container.
Created on Tue May 19 14:34:00 EDT 2020 (updated Fri May 22 15:35:41 EDT 2020)

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