Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

eluant

noun

/ˈɛljuənt/

Definition

A solvent used in chromatography to help separate components of a mixture.

Examples

The chemist selected a suitable eluant for the separation of the pigments.
In this experiment, water acts as the eluant to dissolve and transport the solute.
The choice of eluant greatly affects the resolution of the chromatographic process.

Meaning

Eluant refers to the liquid that carries the components of a mixture through a chromatographic medium, allowing for their separation based on their differing affinities.