Definitions

1. verb

to pass through a membrane or a filter, especially in a solution or suspension, and collect the dissolved or suspended particles.

“The scientists used a centrifuge to elute the DNA from the cells.”

2. noun

a solution or suspension from which dissolved or suspended particles have been removed by passing through a membrane or a filter, especially in chromatography.

“The chromatography column was used to elute the sample and separate its components.”