Definition

To subject a substance to a process that uses an electric field to separate charged particles, typically in a gel or solution.

Example

The scientist decided to electrophorese the DNA samples to analyze their size and purity.

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Conversation

Have you ever seen how they electrophorese samples in the lab?

Yeah, it's fascinating to watch the colors separate!

I find it amazing how electrophorese can help identify different compounds.

Absolutely! It's such a useful technique in science.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Electrophorese → It is formed from "electro-" (from Greek "ēlektron", meaning amber or electricity) and "phorese" (from Greek "phorēsis", meaning carrying or transmission). The word describes the process of carrying or moving charged particles in a fluid under the influence of an electric field.

Memory Tip

Think of 'electricity' ('electro-') being used to 'carry' ('phorese') particles in a solution — that's what electrophoresis does.

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