Elutriate
[ih-loo-tree-eyt] /ɪˈlu triˌeɪt/
verb (used with object), elutriated, elutriating.
1.
to purify by washing and straining or decanting.
2.
to separate the light and heavy particles of by washing.
/ɪˈluːtrɪˌeɪt/
verb
1.
(transitive) to purify or separate (a substance or mixture) by washing and straining or decanting
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