Pronunciation: [ɪlˈuːtɪd] (IPA) 
The word eluted is spelled with three syllables: /ɪˈluːtɪd/. The first syllable is pronounced as in the word "ill", the second syllable is pronounced like the word "loo", and the final syllable is pronounced like the word "tid". Eluted is the past tense of the verb "elute", which means to remove or wash out a substance from a solid material using a solvent. This word is commonly used in chemistry and laboratory work.
Eluted, in the context of chemistry and science, refers to the process or action of extracting or removing a substance or component from a solid phase (such as a column or matrix) using a suitable solvent or eluent. The term is commonly used in chromatography, a method for separating and analyzing complex mixtures.
During the elution process, the solvent is passed through the solid phase, which contains the components of interest. As the solvent moves through the solid, it selectively interacts with and carries away the desired substances, allowing for their subsequent detection, quantification, or further processing. This selective separation relies on the varying affinities and interactions of the components with the solid and eluent.
Elution can be achieved through various chromatographic techniques, such as liquid chromatography (including high-performance liquid chromatography, also known as HPLC), gas chromatography, or ion exchange chromatography, among others. The choice of eluent and conditions are crucial factors determining the separation efficiency and specificity.
The eluted components are typically collected in separate fractions or peaks based on their individual retention times or other distinguishing characteristics. Further analysis, purification, or identification steps can be carried out on these eluates to obtain desired information.
Overall, elution is an essential process in chromatography, allowing for the separation, purification, and isolation of specific components from complex mixtures, making it a fundamental tool in analytical, bioanalytical, and preparative chemistry.
The word elute comes from the Latin term elutare, which means to wash out. It is derived from the prefix e- meaning out and the verb lutum meaning mud or dirt. In chemistry and biology, the term elute refers to the process of separating or purifying a substance by washing or extracting it from a solid material using a solvent. The word eluted is the past participle form of elute.
