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centrifuge Definition

cen·tri·fuge (sen′trə fyo̵̅o̅j′)

noun

a machine using centrifugal force to separate particles of varying density, as cream from milk, or to draw off moisture, as in a washing machine

Etymology: Fr < ModL centrifugus: see centrifugal

transitive verb -·fuged′, -·fug′·ing

to subject to the action of a centrifuge

centrifuge Usage Examples

Object

  • tube: Mix thoroughly and centrifuge the tubes, appropriately 4 Determine the reaction grade.

Converse of object

  • build: The trains were tested in April on a custom built centrifuge, which John rode to test the G-Forces.
  • use: Using a centrifuge to spin out these components can speed up the process.
  • have: If the school does not have a suitable centrifuge this step can be missed out.

Preposition: at

  • rpm: The precipitated samples were put on ice for 10 minutes after which they were centrifuged at 13000 rpm for 15 minutes.

Adjective modifier

  • geotechnical: This technique will then be used in a geotechnical centrifuge, utilizing digital photography techniques to track movement of the soil.
  • sophisticated: In fact, these containers were filled with parts of sophisticated centrifuges.
  • large: In the mid-1980s three large centrifuges were installed by Paxman for sewage treatment at the Coventry works of the Severn Trent Water Authority.

Modifies a noun

  • enrichment: That program was based on gas centrifuge uranium enrichment.
  • cascade: To do this you have to use a complex machine called a centrifuge cascade.
  • uranium: That program was based on gas centrifuge uranium enrichment.
  • tube: A couple of plastic centrifuge tubes are fixed to the rotor blades.
  • component: Instead, the Agency is now told, Iran must have acquired " contaminated " centrifuge components from previously unacknowledged foreign sources.
  • program: Iran claims its centrifuge program is designed to produce low-enriched uranium, to support Iran's civil nuclear power program.

Modifying Another Word

  • then: Then centrifuge the frames taking care not to break the frames.

Noun used with modifier

  • decanter: Centriquip also provides a complete service and repair service for any make of decanter centrifuge.
  • uranium: Such uranium centrifuges appear to be key to North Korea's revived nuclear bomb program.
  • gas: That program was based on gas centrifuge uranium enrichment.

Preposition: for

  • min: Centrifuge for 40 mins at 18000 rpm and 4°C to remove cell debris.
  • minute: The samples were shaken for 15 minutes on a roller bed and centrifuged for 5 minutes at 3,000 rpm.