ELUVIATE Meaning and
Definition
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Eluviate is a verb that refers to the process of soil development or the act of removing fine particles from a material through the action of water or gravity. This term is primarily used in the field of geology and soil science.
In the context of soil development, eluviation occurs when water percolates through the soil, carrying away dissolved and suspended materials. As the water moves through the soil layers, it deposits the lighter fine particles such as clay, silt, and dissolved organic matter to a lower-level horizon while simultaneously transporting the coarser particles to deeper layers. This process helps create distinct horizons in the soil profile, contributing to its formation.
Furthermore, eluviate can also describe the action of removing fine particles from a substance, such as during the process of filtration or sedimentation. In this case, eluviation involves the separation of heavier particles from a liquid or mixture, leaving behind a residue or filtrate containing the lighter and smaller particles.
Overall, eluviate encompasses the natural process of soil formation and the artificial method of particle separation. Understanding its usage aids in comprehending soil development and clarifies filtration or sedimentation techniques.
Etymology of ELUVIATE
The word "eluviate" originated from the Latin term "eluviatus", which is the past participle of "eluviare". In Latin, "eluvium" referred to the matter or debris that results from the weathering and erosion of rocks and minerals. Over time, this term was adapted into English to create the verb "eluviate", which means to remove or wash away by the action of rainwater or other processes of eluviation.
Conjugate verb Eluviate
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