elutriating

verb

Definition of elutriatingnext
present participle of elutriate
as in cleaning

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  1. washing
  2. cleansing
  3. refining
Verb
  • In general, experts also recommend steps such as washing your hands and making sure foods that need to be refrigerated don't sit out too long.
    Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
  • If bitten by an animal suspected of carrying the virus, health officials advise washing the wound thoroughly with soap and water for 15 minutes and immediately seeking medical attention.
    CBS News, CBS News, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of washing
Verb
  • Apply on face and neck after cleansing.
    Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Over four songs that span the length of a feature film, Sumac turn The Healer into a beguiling feat of experimental metal that’s at once cleansing and terrifying.
    Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of cleansing
Verb
  • These include refining its gait for more natural movement on rough terrain, improving responsiveness to commands like velocity and direction, and developing capabilities to minimize damage and recover from falls.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
  • By refining aversive cues, scientists could potentially enhance prevention strategies and develop new treatments that reduce drug dependency.
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of refining
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