elution
elution · elutions
The process of removing materials that are absorbed with a solventThe process of removing materials that are absorbed with a solvent.
/əˈl(j)uːʃən/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The process of removing materials that are absorbed with a solvent.
More definitions
- the process of extracting one material from another by washing with a solvent to remove adsorbed material from an adsorbent (as in washing of loaded ion-exchange resins to remove captured ions); used to obtain uranium ions
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From the verb elute.From the verb elute.
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Forms
plural: elutionsSynonyms
1 synonymsWord family
4 related wordsRelatedelute
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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