cen·tri·fuge (s n tr -fy j )n. 1. An apparatus consisting essentially of a compartment spun about a central axis to separate contained materials of different specific gravities, or to separate colloidal particles suspended in a liquid. 2. An apparatus in which humans or animals are enclosed and which is revolved to simulate the effects of acceleration in a spacecraft. tr.v. cen·tri·fuged, cen·tri·fug·ing, cen·tri·fug·es To rotate (something) in a centrifuge or to separate, dehydrate, or test by means of this apparatus. [French, centrifugal, from New Latin centrifugus; see centrifugal.] cen·trif u·gation (sn-tr fy-g shn, -trf-) n. |
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| Noun | 1. | centrifugation - the process of separating substances of different densities by the use of a centrifuge natural action, natural process, action, activity - a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings); "the action of natural forces"; "volcanic activity" ultracentrifugation - centrifugation at very high speeds |
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