elute

elute

verb \ē-ˈlüt\

elut·edelut·ing

Definition of ELUTE

transitive verb

: extract; specifically : to remove (adsorbed material) from an adsorbent by means of a solvent

— elu·tion \-ˈlü-shən\ noun

Origin of ELUTE

Latin elutus, past participle of eluere to wash out, from e- + lavere to wash — more at lye

First Known Use: 1731

Rhymes with ELUTE

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