Retentate

Pronunciation: /rɪˈtɛnteɪt/

Definitions of retentate

noun a substance or solution that has been retained during a filtration process

Example Sentences

A1 The retentate from the filtration process contains the concentrated solution.

A2 The retentate is collected and further processed to extract the desired components.

B1 The retentate can be reused in the production process to minimize waste.

B2 Analyzing the retentate composition is essential for quality control purposes.

C1 The retentate volume can be adjusted by changing the filtration parameters.

C2 Advanced techniques are used to separate different components in the retentate.

Examples of retentate in a Sentence

formal The retentate from the filtration process contained a high concentration of the desired compound.

informal I accidentally spilled some retentate on the lab bench, can you help me clean it up?

slang I have no idea what to do with this retentate, it's just sitting in the corner of the lab.

figurative The retentate of memories from that trip still lingered in her mind, vivid and clear.

Grammatical Forms of retentate

• past tense: retentated
• plural: retentates
• comparative: more retentate
• superlative: most retentate
• present tense: retentates
• future tense: will retentate
• perfect tense: have retentated
• continuous tense: is retentating
• singular: retentate
• positive degree: retentate
• infinitive: to retentate
• gerund: retentating
• participle: retentating

Origin and Evolution of retentate

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'retentate' originated from Latin, derived from the verb 'retentare' meaning to hold back or retain.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the field of chemistry to refer to the portion of a liquid that is retained after a filtration process. Over time, the term has expanded to be used in various scientific and industrial contexts to describe the concentrated or retained portion of a substance.