eluate

American

[el-yoo-it, -ayt] / ˈɛl ju ɪt, -ˌeɪt /

noun

a liquid solution resulting from eluting.

eluate British

/ ˈɛljuːˌeɪt /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of eluate

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

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