Pronunciation: /ˈsɛntrɪˌfjudʒ/
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
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.
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.
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