
n.
- 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.
- An apparatus in which humans or animals are enclosed and which is revolved to simulate the effects of acceleration in a spacecraft.
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.]
centrifugation cen·trif'u·ga'tion (sĕn-trĭf'yə-gā'shən, -trĭf'ə-) n.





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