Centrifuge

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛntrɪˌfjudʒ/

Definitions of centrifuge

noun a machine with a rapidly rotating container that applies centrifugal force to its contents, typically to separate fluids of different densities or liquids from solids

Example Sentences

A1 A centrifuge is a machine that spins samples at high speeds to separate components.

A2 Scientists use a centrifuge to separate blood into its different parts for analysis.

B1 The laboratory technician placed the test tubes in the centrifuge to separate the mixture.

B2 The pharmaceutical company invested in a high-speed centrifuge for research and development.

C1 The centrifuge used in the medical research facility is capable of precise separation of biomolecules.

C2 The centrifuge in the advanced physics lab is essential for conducting experiments on particle acceleration.

Examples of centrifuge in a Sentence

formal The scientist used a centrifuge to separate the different components of the liquid mixture.

informal We had to spin the test tubes in the centrifuge to get the results.

slang Let's throw it in the spinny thing and see what happens.

figurative Her mind felt like a centrifuge, spinning with thoughts and ideas.

Grammatical Forms of centrifuge

past tense

centrifuged

plural

centrifuges

comparative

more centrifugal

superlative

most centrifugal

present tense

centrifuges

future tense

will centrifuge

perfect tense

has centrifuged

continuous tense

is centrifuging

singular

centrifuge

positive degree

centrifugal

infinitive

to centrifuge

gerund

centrifuging

participle

centrifuging

Origin and Evolution of centrifuge

First Known Use: 1686 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'centrifuge' originated from the Latin words 'centrum' meaning center and 'fugere' meaning to flee or to drive away.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a machine that uses centrifugal force to separate substances of different densities, the term 'centrifuge' has evolved to encompass a wider range of devices and applications in various scientific and industrial fields.