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centrifuge

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛntrɪfjuːdʒ/

Definition of centrifuge

noun

  • a machine with a rapidly rotating container that applies centrifugal force to its contents, typically to separate fluids of different densities (e.g. cream from milk) or liquids from solids.

verb

[with object]
  • subject to the action of a centrifuge.
  • separate by centrifuge:the black liquid is centrifuged into oil and water

Derivatives

centrifugation

Pronunciation: /-fjʊˈgeɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

centrifuge in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of centrifuge in the US English dictionary