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Topic: Science

centrifugal

IPA: /sɛnˈtrɪfjʊɡəl/

KK: /sɛnˈtrɪfʊgəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that moves away from a center or axis, often used in physics and biology.

Example: The centrifugal force pushed the water outward as the bucket spun.

noun

Definition: A device that uses centrifugal force to separate substances or to perform a specific task, often involving spinning or rotating.

Example: The scientist used a centrifugal to separate the components of the mixture.

centrifugally

IPA: /ˌsɛntrɪˈfjuːɡəli/

KK: /sɛntrɪˈfjuːɡəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that moves away from the center or axis, often due to centrifugal force.

Example: The liquid was expelled centrifugally from the spinning container.

centrifugation

IPA: /ˌsɛntrɪfjuˈɡeɪʃən/

KK: /sɛntrɪfjuˈɡeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of separating mixtures by spinning them rapidly in a machine called a centrifuge, which uses force to separate different components based on their density.

Example: Centrifugation is commonly used in laboratories to separate blood components.

centrifuge

IPA: /ˈsɛntrɪfjuːdʒ/

KK: /ˈsɛntrɪfjuːdʒ/

noun

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.

transitive verb

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.

centriole

IPA: /ˈsɛntrɪoʊl/

KK: /ˈsɛntrɪoʊl/

noun

Definition: A small, cylindrical structure found in cells that helps in cell division by forming the spindle apparatus.

Example: During cell division, the centrioles play a crucial role in organizing the microtubules.

centripetal

IPA: /sɛnˈtrɪpɪtəl/

KK: /sɛnˈtrɪpɪtəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that moves or is directed toward a center or axis, often used in physics and biology.

Example: The centripetal force keeps the planets in orbit around the sun.

centripetally

IPA: /sɛnˈtrɪpɪtəli/

KK: /sɛnˈtrɪpɪtəli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that moves or directs towards a center or axis.

Example: The planets revolve around the sun centripetally, maintaining their orbits due to gravitational pull.

centroid

IPA: /ˈsɛntrɔɪd/

KK: /ˈsɛntrɔɪd/

noun

Definition: A point that represents the average position of all the points in a shape or object, often used in geometry and physics to find the center of mass.

Example: In a triangle, the centroid is the point where all three medians intersect.

centromere

IPA: /ˈsɛntrəˌmɪr/

KK: /ˈsɛntrəˌmɪr/

noun

Definition: The part of a chromosome that is the narrowest point, where the spindle fibers attach during cell division.

Example: During cell division, the spindle fibers connect to the centromere to help separate the chromosomes.

centromeric

IPA: /ˌsɛntrəˈmɛrɪk/

KK: /sɛntrəˈmɪrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the part of a chromosome that links sister chromatids and is essential for proper cell division.

Example: The centromeric region of the chromosome is crucial for the movement of genetic material during cell division.

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