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Definitions for elutriate
ɪˈlu triˌeɪtelu·tri·ate
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elutriateverb
to decant; to purify something by straining it
elutriateverb
to separate large and small particles through an upwardly flowing current of liquid or gas
Etymology: From elutriare, from e- + lutriare
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
To Elutriateverb
To decant; or strain out.
Etymology: elutrio, Latin.
The pressure of the air upon the lungs is much less than it has been computed by some; but still it is something, and the alteration of one tenth of its force upon the lungs must produce some difference in elutriating the blood as it passes through the lungs. John Arbuthnot, on Air.
Webster Dictionary
Elutriateverb
to wash or strain out so as to purify; as, to elutriate the blood as it passes through the lungs; to strain off or decant, as a powder which is separated from heavier particles by being drawn off with water; to cleanse, as by washing
Etymology: [L. elutriatus, p. p. of elutriare.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Elutriate
e-lū′tri-āt, v.t. to separate by means of water the finer particles of earth and pigments from the heavier portions.—ns. Elū′tion, washing from impurity; Elutriā′tion. [L. elutriāre, -ātum, to wash out, eluĕre—e, out, luĕre, to wash.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of elutriate in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of elutriate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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