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elute

verb
\ ē-ˈlüt How to pronounce elute (audio) \
eluted; eluting

Definition of elute

transitive verb

: extract specifically : to remove (adsorbed material) from an adsorbent by means of a solvent
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Other Words from elute

elution \ Ä“-​ˈlü-​shÉ™n How to pronounce elution (audio) \ noun

Examples of elute in a Sentence

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 Texas Emergency Hospital also uses the newest drug eluting stent delivery system, EluNir Ridaforolimus, along with a complete line of balloons, stents, and wires. — Sponsored Content With Emergency Hospital Systems, Houston Chronicle, "New Cath Lab Brings Cutting-edge Cardiac Care to Cleveland, Texas Residents," 12 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of elute

1731, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for elute

Latin elutus, past participle of eluere to wash out, from e- + lavere to wash — more at lye

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elute

transitive verb
\ ē-ˈlüt How to pronounce elute (audio) \
eluted; eluting

Medical Definition of elute

: to wash out or extract specifically : to remove (adsorbed material) from an adsorbent by means of a solvent

Other Words from elute

elution \ -​ˈlü-​shÉ™n How to pronounce elution (audio) \ noun

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