centrifuge
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for centrifuge, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A machine that spins samples at high speed to separate substances of different densities.
Synonyms
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How to use centrifuge
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Etymology
From French centrifuge, ultimately from Latin centrum ("center") + fugere ("to flee").
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What does “centrifuge” mean?
The word “centrifuge” means a machine that spins samples at high speed to separate substances of different densities. In plain terms, a spinning machine (or the act of using one) that separates mixtures by density.
How do you pronounce “centrifuge”?
“Centrifuge” is pronounced SEHNT-rih-fyooj (/ˈsɛntɹɪˌfjuːdʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “centrifuge” in a sentence?
Here is “centrifuge” used in a sentence: “The lab technician spun the blood sample in a centrifuge.”
What part of speech is “centrifuge”?
Depending on how it is used, “centrifuge” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “centrifuge” come from?
The word “centrifuge” comes from Latin. From French centrifuge, ultimately from Latin centrum ("center") + fugere ("to flee").
How many meanings does “centrifuge” have?
“Centrifuge” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a machine that spins samples at high speed to separate substances of different densities.