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Vocabulary Entry
centrifuge
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A machine that uses centrifugal force to separate substances of different densities or to remove moisture.
Example Sentences
"The scientist used a centrifuge to separate the blood components."
"We placed the wet clothes in the centrifuge to help them dry faster."
"In the lab, the centrifuge is essential for many experiments."
V
verb
To subject to the action of a centrifuge.
Example Sentences
"The technician will centrifuge the samples to isolate the proteins."
"After mixing the solution, you should centrifuge it for optimal results."
"They need to centrifuge the mixture before analyzing it."