What does EDUCT mean?

Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

Definitions:

1. A substance or solution that has been purified or concentrated by removing impurities.
2. To draw or extract a substance or solution from a mixture by physical or chemical means.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈɛdʌkt/
• UK: /ˈiːdʌkt/

Origin and Usage:

The word "educt" originated in the early 17th century from the Latin word "eductus," meaning "drawn off." It is primarily used in chemistry to refer to a substance or solution that has been purified or concentrated by removing impurities. The verb form of "educt" means to draw or extract a substance or solution from a mixture by physical or chemical means.

Synonyms: concentrate, distillate, extract, purification, refinement

Related Words: acute, cadet, dated, edict, faced

Example Sentences:

1. The chemist used a filter to remove the impurities from the educt.
2. The process of educting the solution took several hours.