electrophoresis (redirected from electrophoresing)

e·lec·tro·pho·re·sis  (-lktr-f-rss)

n.

1. The migration of charged colloidal particles or molecules through a solution under the influence of an applied electric field usually provided by immersed electrodes. Also called cataphoresis.

2. A method of separating substances, especially proteins, and analyzing molecular structure based on the rate of movement of each component in a colloidal suspension while under the influence of an electric field.

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e·lectro·pho·retic (-rtk) adj.

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electrophoresis  (-lktr-f-rss)

The migration of electrically charged molecules through a fluid or gel under the influence of an electric field. Electrophoresis is used especially to separate combinations of compounds, such as fragments of DNA, for the purpose of studying their components.

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electrophoresis - the motion of charged particles in a colloid under the influence of an electric field; particles with a positive charge go to the cathode and negative to the anode cataphoresis, dielectrolysis, ionophoresis immunoelectrophoresis - electrophoresis to separate antigens and antibodies 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" carrier electrophoresis, paper electrophoresis - electrophoresis carried out on filter paper