Elutriate

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003826",
  "term": "Elutriate",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A liquid extract obtained by washing or separating a solid material, such as sediment or soil, with a solvent. This process is used to isolate soluble components or fine particles from a bulk solid. The resulting liquid contains dissolved substances or suspended fine particulates that can then be analyzed.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 875 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/elutriate/"
}