recentrifuged
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //rɪˈsɛntrɪfjuːd//
KK: /rɪˈsɛntrɪfjud/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has been subjected to a centrifuge process more than once.
Example
The sample was recentrifuged to ensure better separation of the components.
Conversation
Did you see the new batch of juice they just made?
Yeah, I heard it's been recentrifuged for better flavor.
That sounds interesting! I wonder how it changes the taste.
I can't wait to try it; I've always liked the smoother texture.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
reprocessed
refined
purified
Antonyms
unclean
impure
contaminated
verb
Definition
To spin something again in a centrifuge to separate substances based on density.
Example
The samples were recentrifuged to ensure complete separation of the components.
Tense Forms
Past: recentrifuged
Past Participle: recentrifuged
Conversation
Did you hear about the lab results?
No, what happened?
They had to be recentrifuged because the samples were mixed up.
Root Explanation
Recentrifuged → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "centrifuge" (from Latin "centrum" meaning center and "fugere" meaning to flee). The word means to subject something to a centrifuge process again, effectively making it flee from the center once more.
Memory Tip
Think of doing the centrifuge process 'again' ('re-') to make something 'flee' from the center ('fugere'). This helps you remember that 'recentrifuged' means to centrifuge something again.
Visually Confused Words
centrifuge
centrifugate