ELUTRIATE


Meaning of ELUTRIATE in English

v.tr. Chem. separate (lighter and heavier particles in a mixture) by suspension in an upward flow of liquid or gas. elutriation n.

[ L elutriare elutriat- (as E-, lutriare wash) ]

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