elutriate

verb

Definition of elutriatenext
as in to clean

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elutriate
  1. clean
  2. wash
  3. purge
  4. decontaminate
  5. cleanse
  6. extract
  7. process
  8. refine
Verb
  • More news: Eagles Star Safety CJ Gardner-Johnson Exits Game With Apparent Concussion Despite essentially cleaning house on the offensive side of the ball, the Raiders have not seen much success.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
  • In the restoration, more than 50,000 square yards of stonework — an area equal to six soccer fields — were cleaned, revealing luminous limestone and intricate carvings long cloaked in soot.
    Thomas Adamson and John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of clean
Verb
  • And make sure to wash your hands frequently with soap and water.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The short clip, which was posted on December 2, has been viewed more than 22.2 million times and liked by over 3.3 million users, prompting many to share advice on how to wash cats in the comments.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of wash
Verb
  • Anti-religious groups seeking to purge the public square of religious imagery weaved a false narrative to accomplish their mission.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Even after the Guardians’ second deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates, the motivation to purge Giménez’s remaining $96.5 million was clear.
    Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of purge
Verb
  • Soldiers have to suit up in cumbersome NBC (nuclear, biological, chemical) protective gear and spend about an hour decontaminating a single vehicle.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 6 Sep. 2024
  • Some residents are allowed to visit their homes but can’t move back there while thousands of workers remove topsoil, branches, and other materials to decontaminate these areas.
    Amanda Kennell, Discover Magazine, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of decontaminate
Verb
  • Then, cleanse your skin with a mild soap or cleanser.
    Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed, Health, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Foreo Luna 4 $279 $167 Nordstrom Gently cleanse skin of makeup, sweat, and excess oil with Foreo's Luna 4 Cleansing Device.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of cleanse
Verb
  • The oil extracted from flaxseeds is highly susceptible to spoiling.
    Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 16 Dec. 2024
  • These attacks not only freeze critical systems but also extract sensitive data, leveraging threats of public exposure as an additional form of coercion.
    Heather Wishart-Smith, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of extract
Verb
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County CEO Michael Johnson said on Facebook that young people will have opportunities to come together and process their feelings surrounding the shooting.
    Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Therapy offers a safe space to process these emotions, develop coping strategies, and feel supported during this challenging season.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of process
Verb
  • While great strides were made to improve and build upon the foundation that Willis Haviland Carrier laid in the first few decades following its introduction, progress in the industry has since been more incremental, focusing on refining and maintaining established practices.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Both farms have partnered over the years with sustainability experts at UC Davis, one of the top agricultural schools in the country, to refine their aquaculture practices.
    Becky Duffett, Bon Appétit, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of refine
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