Definition of centrifuge Centrifuge

/sɛˈntɹʌfjuˌʤ/ - [sentrufyuj] - cen•tri•fuge

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Noun Plural: centrifuges
centrifuge - an apparatus that uses centrifugal force to separate particles from a suspension
		extractor, separator
		apparatus, setup equipment designed to serve a specific function
		haematocrit, hematocrit a measuring instrument to determine (usually by centrifugation) the relative amounts of corpuscles and plasma in the blood
Verb centrifuges, centrifuging, centrifuged
centrifuge - rotate at very high speed in order to separate the liquids from the solids
		centrifugate
		spin prolong or extend; "spin out a visit"
		ultracentrifuge subject to the action of an ultracentrifuge

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centrifuge (Noun)
A device in which a mixture of denser and lighter materials normally dispersed in a liquid is separated by being spun about a central axis at high speed.
centrifuge (Noun)
An apparatus in which humans are spun to simulate acceleration in an aircraft or spacecraft.
centrifuge (Verb)
To rotate something in a centrifuge in order to separate its constituents.

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centrifuge
A device in which a mixture of denser and lighter materials (normally dispersed in a liquid) is separated by being spun about a central axis at high speed.

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centrifuge, verb, present, 1st person singular of centrifuge (infinitive).
centrifuge, verb (infinitive).
centrifuge, noun, singular of centrifuges.

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