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Elutriate

ELU'TRIATE, v.t. [L. elutrio.] To purify by washing; to cleanse by separating foul matter,and decanting or straining off the liquor. In chimistry, to pulverize and mix a solid substance with water, and decant...

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ELU'TRIATE, v.t. [L. elutrio.] To purify by washing; to cleanse by separating foul matter,and decanting or straining off the liquor. In chimistry, to pulverize and mix a solid substance with water, and decant the extraneous lighter matter that may rise or be suspended in the water.

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