elutriate: Meaning and Definition of

e•lu•tri•ate

Pronunciation: (i-l'trē-āt"), [key]
— -at•ed, -at•ing.
  1. to purify by washing and straining or decanting.
  2. to separate the light and heavy particles of by washing.
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