eluviate

/ɛlʊˈveɪɪeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or separate particles from a substance, often by washing or decanting

“The process of eluviating the sediment from the water helped purify it for drinking.”

2. noun

a process of removing or separating particles from a substance

“The eluviation of the sediment was crucial in understanding the geological formation of the area.”

Synonyms

  • decant
  • separate

Antonyms

  • agglomerate
  • coagulate