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centrifuge

SEHNT-rih-fyooj

Centrifuge (noun) means a machine that spins samples at high speed to separate substances of different densities. Example: “The lab technician spun the blood sample in a centrifuge.”

noun
1
A machine that spins samples at high speed to separate substances of different densities.
"The lab technician spun the blood sample in a centrifuge."
verb
1
To spin something in a centrifuge to separate its parts.
"They centrifuged the mixture to isolate the solid particles."

How to Use Centrifuge

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA spinning machine (or the act of using one) that separates mixtures by density.

Common pairings
spin in a centrifuge centrifuge the sample

Word Forms

centrifuged past tense, centrifuges plural, centrifuges singular

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Etymology

From French centrifuge, ultimately from Latin centrum ("center") + fugere ("to flee").

Origin: Latin

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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