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centrifuge

1 of 2verb
/ˈsɛntrəˌfjudʒ/
Forms:centrifuges,centrifuging,centrifuged,centrifuged
1

to rotate a substance at high speed in order to separate its components based on density, typically isolating solids from liquids

  • The lab technician centrifuged the blood sample to extract plasma.
  • They centrifuged the mixture to isolate the sediment.
  • The solution was centrifuged for ten minutes at 5,000 rpm.
  • After centrifuging, the heavier particles settled at the bottom.
  • The sample must be centrifuged before chemical analysis.
Synonyms:
centrifugate