Elutriating

/ɪˈluːtriˌeɪtɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of elutriate; actively separating materials of different sizes or densities using flowing currents.

Etymology

Present participle of 'elutriate' using '-ing,' describing the ongoing action of particle separation based on the Latin root 'elutriare.'

Kelly Says

An elutriating column in a lab looks boring until you see particles visibly separate into layers based on weight—it's like slow-motion magic where gravity becomes a sorting tool.

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