Main Entry: di·al·y·sate

Pronunciation: \dī-ˈal-ə-ˌzāt, -ˌsāt\

Variant(s): also di·al·y·zate \-ˌzāt\

Function: noun

1 : the material that passes through the membrane in dialysis—called also diffusate
2 : the liquid into which material passes by way of the membrane in dialysis—called also diffusate