Meaning of the word centrifuge in English

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centrifuge

US /ˈsen.trə.fjuːdʒ/
UK /ˈsen.trɪ.fjuːdʒ/
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Noun

a machine with a rapidly rotating container that applies centrifugal force to its contents, typically to separate fluids of different densities (e.g., cream from milk) or liquids from solids.

Example:
The lab technician used a centrifuge to separate the blood components.
A high-speed centrifuge is essential for many biochemical processes.

Verb

to separate (components of a liquid or fluid) by centrifugal force.

Example:
They need to centrifuge the samples before analysis.
The blood was centrifuged to separate the plasma.