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centrifuge
[ sen-truh-fyooj ]
noun
- an apparatus that rotates at high speed and by centrifugal force separates substances of different densities, as milk and cream.
centrifuge
/ ˈsɛntrɪˌfjuːdʒ; ˌsɛntrɪfjʊˈɡeɪʃən /
noun
- any of various rotating machines that separate liquids from solids or dispersions of one liquid in another, by the action of centrifugal force
- any of various rotating devices for subjecting human beings or animals to varying accelerations for experimental purposes
verb
- tr to subject to the action of a centrifuge
centrifuge
/ sĕn′trə-fyo̅o̅j′ /
- A machine that separates substances of different densities in a sample by rotating the sample at very high speed, causing the substance to be displaced outward, sometimes through a series of filters or gratings. Denser substances tend to be displaced from the center more than ones that are less dense.
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Derived Forms
- centrifugation, noun
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Other Words From
- cen·trif·u·ga·tion [sen-trif-y, uh, -, gey, -sh, uh, n, -trif-, uh, -], noun
- re·centri·fuge verb (used with object) recentrifuged recentrifuging
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Word History and Origins
Origin of centrifuge1
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Example Sentences
“Let me name the only countries that have ever acquired a zippe centrifuge,” Russell said.
Tehran is also developing advanced centrifuge designs and stockpiling low-enriched uranium.
MCT Oil - Medium Chain Triglycerides are the fat transport mechanisms you get when you put coconut oil in a centrifuge.
The data on centrifuge production was vital to intelligence agencies.
It is not clear if this could lead to a modification of stated U.S. policy that Iran should not have “one centrifuge turning.”
The "torfuge" (Fig. 31) is said to be a very satisfactory substitute for the centrifuge, and is readily portable.
Don't forget to spin 'em for centrifuge-gravity and stability!
Remove as much of its blood as possible from the heart under aseptic precautions into sterilized centrifuge tubes.
Take a small centrifuge tube and half fill it with sodium citrate solution.
Sterile tubes (for the centrifuge) closed with solid rubber stoppers.
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