Noun
the process of separating substances of different densities by the use of a centrifuge
Source: WordNetA 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