elutriation
Meanings
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noun
The process of separating particles from a mixture by the use of a current of fluid, such as water.
- "The geologist used elutriation to separate the sand and silt from the clay."
- "The elutriation of the soil allowed the farmers to plant seeds in fertile land."
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noun
A method of filtering or purifying a liquid by allowing it to pass through a bed of granular material.
- "The elutriation process was used to remove impurities from the water supply."
- "The laboratory used elutriation to purify their samples before analysis."
Variants
List of all variants of elutriation that leads to same resultelutriate , elutriated , elutriates , elutriating , elutriation , elutriations , elutriator , elutriators
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Latin word elutriare, meaning 'to wash out'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
Elutriation was used in ancient Egypt to separate gold from other minerals.
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Elutriation is an important process in the production of semiconductors.
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Elutriation is also used in the field of archaeology to separate and identify different types of soil.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Filtration: A process used to separate suspended particles from a liquid by passing it through a filter medium.
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Sedimentation: A natural process that occurs when particles settle out of a fluid over time.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Elutriation has been used extensively in various fields such as geology, chemistry, and biology for separating and purifying particles or mixtures.
How to Memorize "elutriation"
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visualize
- Imagine a mixture of sand and water being passed through a sieve, with the larger particles being trapped and the smaller ones passing through.
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associate
- Associate the word with the idea of separating or purifying a mixture.
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mnemonics
- Remember the Latin origin of the word: elutriare, meaning 'to wash out'.
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