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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

elution

/ɛˈluːʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does elution mean?

noun

The process of washing or dissolving out something, especially a substance, from a mixture or a surface. The act of flowing out or being washed away.

Example

"The elution of the dye from the paper was a slow process."

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