elute
verb
ē-ˈlüt 
eluted; eluting
transitive verb
: extract
specifically : to remove (adsorbed material) from an adsorbent by means of a solvent
elution
ē-ˈlü-shən
noun 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Recent examples of it include the comparative effectiveness of feeding interventions in a pediatric intensive care unit and the effectiveness of different types of drug-eluting coronary artery stents. 
Sherri Rose, STAT, 12 Dec. 2019 Texas Emergency Hospital also uses the newest drug eluting stent delivery system, EluNir Ridaforolimus, along with a complete line of balloons, stents, and wires. Sponsored Content With Emergency Hospital Systems, Houston Chronicle, 12 Aug. 2019
Sherri Rose, STAT, 12 Dec. 2019 Texas Emergency Hospital also uses the newest drug eluting stent delivery system, EluNir Ridaforolimus, along with a complete line of balloons, stents, and wires. Sponsored Content With Emergency Hospital Systems, Houston Chronicle, 12 Aug. 2019 Word History
Etymology
Latin elutus, past participle of eluere to wash out, from e- + lavere to wash — more at lye
First Known Use
1731, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
elute
transitive verb
ē-ˈlüt
eluted; eluting
: to wash out or extract
specifically : to remove (adsorbed material) from an adsorbent by means of a solvent
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