Elute

Pronunciation: /ɪˈlut/

Definitions of elute

verb to extract one material from another by washing with a solvent

Example Sentences

A1 The scientist elutes the compound from the column.

A2 To separate the substances, you need to elute them using a solvent.

B1 The lab technician eluted the protein sample for analysis.

B2 After the extraction process, the researcher eluted the DNA from the sample.

C1 The chromatography process allows the scientist to elute specific molecules with precision.

C2 The advanced technique of high-performance liquid chromatography can effectively elute complex mixtures.

Examples of elute in a Sentence

formal The goal of the experiment is to elute the target compound from the column.

informal We need to wash out and elute the substance from the mixture.

slang Let's get rid of this stuff and elute the good stuff instead.

figurative She tried to elute herself from the toxic relationship but found it difficult to break free.

Grammatical Forms of elute

• past tense: eluted
• plural: elutes
• comparative: more elute
• superlative: most elute
• present tense: elutes
• future tense: will elute
• perfect tense: have eluted
• continuous tense: is eluting
• singular: elute
• positive degree: elute
• infinitive: to elute
• gerund: eluting
• participle: eluting

Origin and Evolution of elute

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'elute' originated from the Latin word 'elutio', meaning to wash out or cleanse.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'elute' has come to be commonly used in scientific contexts, particularly in chromatography, to refer to the process of separating or purifying a substance from a mixture.