elutration

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A form of elutriation — The process of separating the lighter particles from the heavier ones by means of an upward directed stream of gas or liquid.

Scrabble 10

Meanings

nounelutration (plural elutrations)

plural elutrations

  1. alternativeAlternative form of elutriation.
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Chicago

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