ELUTRIATION

Noun

elutriation (plural elutriations)

The process of separating the lighter particles from the heavier ones by means of an upward directed stream of gas or liquid.

Source: Wiktionary


E*lu`tri*a"tion, n.

Definition: The process of elutriating; a decanting or racking off by means of water, as finer particles from heavier.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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CONFORMITY

(noun) acting according to certain accepted standards; “their financial statements are in conformity with generally accepted accounting practices”


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