eluate

[ el-yoo-it, -eyt ]

noun

1. a liquid solution resulting from eluting.

eluate

/ ˈɛljuːˌeɪt /

noun

1. a solution of adsorbed material in the eluent obtained during the process of elution

Word History and Origins

Origin of eluate¹

1930–35; < Latin ēlu ( ere ) to wash out ( elute ) + -ate ¹