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elutriate

Syllabification: (e·lu·tri·ate)
Pronunciation: /iˈlo͞otrēˌāt/
Definition of elutriate

verb

[with object] Chemistry
  • separate (lighter and heavier particles in a mixture) by suspension in an upward flow of liquid or gas.
  • purify by straining.

Derivatives

elutriation

Pronunciation: /iˌlo͞otrēˈāSHən/
noun

Origin:

mid 18th century: from Latin elutriat- 'washed out', from the verb elutriare, from e- (variant of ex-) 'out' + lutriare 'to wash'

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