elutriatorn.
/ɪˈljuːtrɪeɪtə/ An apparatus for sorting finely divided material according to mass and size by means of a stream of liquid or gas.
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society > occupation and work > equipment > equipment for altering consistency > [noun] > separating apparatus
separatory1706
centrifugal1813
centrifuge1866
separator1881
cyclone1898
elutriator1904
microcentrifuge1937
hydro-cyclone1952
sedimenter1962
hydroclone1965
1904 Econ. Proc. Royal Dublin Soc. I. 278 The residue now left in the elutriator consists of particles from 0·1 to 1 mm. diameter.
1922 Nature 109 497/1 Prof. Lowry then showed ‘A New Elutriator for Rapid Use’, especially adapted for use in factories.
1957 R. A. Scott in H. W. Cremer et al. Chem. Engin. Pract. III. 352 Air elutriators are commonly employed in certain branches of the food industry..for the separation of husk and of small foreign seeds from grain.
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