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Topic: Science

elongation

IPA: /ɪˌlɒŋˈɡeɪʃən/

KK: /ɪˌloʊŋˈɡeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process or state of being made longer or stretched out.

Example: The elongation of the rubber band allowed it to stretch further than before.

eluant

IPA: /ɪˈluːənt/

KK: /ɪˈluːənt/

noun

Definition: A type of solvent that is used to separate substances in a process called elution.

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

eluate

IPA: /ˈɛljuːeɪt/

KK: /ˈɛluːeɪt/

noun

Definition: A liquid solution that is produced when a substance is separated from a solid by washing it with a solvent.

Example: The chemist collected the eluate after passing the solvent through the column.

elucidate

IPA: /ɪˈluːsɪdeɪt/

KK: /ɪˈluːsɪdeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make something clear or easy to understand by providing an explanation.

Example: The teacher tried to elucidate the complex topic for her students.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something clear or easy to understand by explaining it.

Example: The teacher tried to elucidate the complex topic for her students.

elucidation

IPA: /ɪˌluːsɪˈdeɪʃən/

KK: /ɪˌluːsɪˈdeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of making something clear or easy to understand, often by providing an explanation or illustration.

Example: The teacher provided an elucidation of the complex topic to help the students understand it better.

elucidative

IPA: /ɪˈluːsɪˌdeɪtɪv/

KK: /ɪˈluːsɪˌdeɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Serving to make something clear or easy to understand; providing explanation or clarification.

Example: The teacher provided an elucidative explanation of the complex topic.

elucidator

IPA: /ɪˈluːsɪdeɪtə/

KK: /ɪˈluːsɪdeɪtə/

noun

Definition: A person who makes something clear or easy to understand, often by explaining it in detail.

Example: The teacher acted as an elucidator, helping students grasp complex concepts.

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.

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