elutriate Meaning, Definition & Usage

E*lu"tri*ate transitive verb

Etymology

L. elutriatus, p. p. of elutriare.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Elutriated ; present participle & verbal noun Elutriating

Definitions

1. 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.