centrifugation

Noun

Meaning

the process of separating substances of different densities by the use of a centrifuge

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Synonyms

revolution roll spin circulation rolling spinning radial centrifugal decantation centrifuge gyration reeling spinner skidding pivoting
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Antonyms

still resolve unswirl straight path

Hypernyms

action activity natural action natural process

Hyponyms

ultracentrifugation

Examples

A curium compound is then selectively extracted using multi-step chromatographic and centrifugation techniques with an appropriate reagent. Source: Internet

An alternative to filtration is centrifugation — instead of filtering the mixture of solid and liquid particles, the mixture is centrifuged to force the (usually) denser solid to the bottom, where it often forms a firm cake. Source: Internet

A biobased product obtained from fresh fruit flesh of the fruit of the avocado tree, Persea gratissima by cold pressing or centrifugation. Source: Internet

Both americium and curium are present in solutions mostly in the +3 valence state; whereas americium oxidizes to soluble Am(IV) complexes, curium remains unchanged and can thus be isolated by repeated centrifugation. Source: Internet

In molecular biology application, this allows for its isolation from plasmid DNA by centrifugation of lysed bacteria and pelleting of the membranes (and the attached DNA). Source: Internet

Garland Science (2002) pg. 342 ISBN 0-8153-3218-1 The unit of measurement is the Svedberg unit, a measure of the rate of sedimentation in centrifugation rather than size. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

centrifugally centrifugate centrifugated centrifugational centrifugationally centrifuge