Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
elute
verb
/ɪˈluːt/
Definition
To remove substances from a material by washing it with a solvent.
Examples
- The laboratory technician will elute the proteins using a buffer solution.
- To analyze the compound, we first need to elute it from the column chromatography setup.
- After the reaction, we will elute the desired product from the mixture.
Meaning
Elute refers to the process of extracting one material from another by using a liquid solvent. It is commonly used in chemistry and biochemistry.
Synonyms
- extract
- wash out
- remove
