Associations to the word «Centrifuge»

Wiktionary

CENTRIFUGE, noun. A device in which a mixture of denser and lighter materials (normally dispersed in a liquid) is separated by being spun about a central axis at high speed.
CENTRIFUGE, noun. (figuratively) An apparatus in which humans are spun to simulate acceleration in an aircraft or spacecraft.
CENTRIFUGE, verb. To rotate something in a centrifuge in order to separate its constituents

Dictionary definition

CENTRIFUGE, noun. An apparatus that uses centrifugal force to separate particles from a suspension.
CENTRIFUGE, verb. Rotate at very high speed in order to separate the liquids from the solids.

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