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Topic: Inventions

eluent

IPA: /ˈɛl.ju.ənt/

KK: /ˈɛl.ju.ənt/

noun

Definition: A substance that is used to dissolve or carry other substances during a process of separation.

Example: The chemist used an eluent to extract the desired compound from the mixture.

elute

IPA: /ɪˈluːt/

KK: /ɪˈluːt/

transitive verb

Definition: To remove a substance from another by using a liquid to wash it away.

Example: The chemist will elute the dye from the mixture using a special solvent.

elution

IPA: /ɪˈluːʃən/

KK: /ɪˈluːʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of separating and removing substances that have been absorbed by a solvent.

Example: The elution process is crucial in chromatography to obtain pure compounds.

elutriate

IPA: /ɪˈluːtrieɪt/

KK: /ɪˈluːtrieɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To clean or separate something by washing away lighter particles or impurities, often used in the context of materials like soil or ore.

Example: The scientist decided to elutriate the sample to remove any unwanted fine particles.

elutriation

IPA: /ɪˌluːtrɪˈeɪʃən/

KK: /ɪˌluːtrɪˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of separating lighter particles from heavier ones using an upward flow of gas or liquid.

Example: Elutriation is commonly used in laboratories to purify substances by removing unwanted heavier materials.

elutriator

IPA: /ɪˈluːtrɪeɪtə/

KK: /ɪˈluːtrɪeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A device used to separate small solid particles based on their size and weight by allowing them to fall through water or a water current.

Example: The scientist used an elutriator to analyze the soil samples for different particle sizes.

emanant

IPA: /ˈɛmənənt/

KK: /ˈɛmənənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that flows out or comes from a source, often used to indicate a quality or effect that is noticeable or apparent.

Example: The emanant light from the lamp filled the room with warmth.

emanate

IPA: /ˈɛm.ə.neɪt/

KK: /ˈɛmənˌeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To come out from a source or to give off something, like light or heat.

Example: The warm light emanated from the fireplace, creating a cozy atmosphere.

emanative

IPA: /ˈɛm.ə.neɪ.tɪv/

KK: /ˈɛmənˌeɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that gives off or emits something, such as light, energy, or a smell.

Example: The emanative qualities of the candle filled the room with a warm glow.

emanator

IPA: /ˈɛm.ə.neɪ.tər/

KK: /ˈɛmənˌeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that produces or sends out something, such as light, energy, or ideas.

Example: The sun is an important emanator of light and warmth for our planet.

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