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Smearing occurs when the [[fractions]] ([[Foreshots]], [[Heads]], [[Hearts]], [[Tails]]) are mixed together. This happens when you [[run]] too fast and the [[column]] cannot properly separate the fractions clearly. Smearing happens to an extent with all distillates, but when a [[still]] is run properly it is easier to make cuts to reduce it. Smearing is either a rookie thing or else an issue with the setup of the [[still]]. 

Smearing in a [[Stripping run]] isn't a concern. Stripping runs tend to be run fast and hot and the fractions are not separated. Separation is then targeted in the [[Spirit run]].


[[Category:Distillation]]
[[Category:Glossary]]