Definition

A machine that spins around quickly to separate different materials based on their weight or density, often used in laboratories or for simulating gravity effects.

Example

The scientist used a centrifuge to separate the blood components for analysis.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a centrifuge in action?

No, I haven't! What does it do?

It spins really fast to separate different materials, like in science labs.

That sounds cool! I’d love to see one work sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To spin something rapidly in a machine that uses centrifugal force to separate substances or components.

Example

The scientist will centrifuge the samples to separate the blood cells from the plasma.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever seen how a centrifuge works in the lab?

Yeah, it's fascinating to watch it spin so fast!

I heard it can really help centrifuge samples to separate substances effectively.

Root Explanation

Centrifuge → It is formed from "centrum" (from Latin, meaning center) and "fugere" (from Latin, meaning to flee). The word describes a device that causes substances to move away from the center.

Memory Tip

Think of something that makes things 'flee' ('fugere') from the 'center' ('centrum') — that's how a centrifuge works.

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