elutriate

/ɛˈlʌstriːeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to subject (something, such as a liquid or a mixture) to elutriation, or to separate (a solid) from a liquid by elutriation

“The researcher decided to elutriate the sample to remove any remaining impurities.”

2. noun

a process or device for elutriating a mixture or liquid

“The team used an elutriate to clean the contaminated water.”

Synonyms

  • filtrate
  • purify
  • separate

Antonyms

  • contaminate
  • mix