eluent

English

noun
Definitions
  • (analytical chemistry) In chromatography, a solvent used in order to effect separation by elution.

Etymology

Root from Proto-Indo-European *lewh₃- (wash, bathe, cut off, separate).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*lewh₃-

Gloss

wash, bathe, cut off, separate

Concept
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Basic actions and technology

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Action/Process

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