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Webster 1913 Edition
Elutriation
E-luˊtri-a′tion
,Noun.
The process of elutriating; a decanting or racking off by means of water, as finer particles from heavier.
Webster 1828 Edition
Elutriation
ELUTRIA'TION
,Noun.
Definition 2024
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English
Noun
elutriation (plural elutriations)
- The process of separating the lighter particles from the heavier ones by means of an upward directed stream of gas or liquid.