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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The process in which mixtures are separated using the centripetal force generated by spinning in a centrifuge. countable, uncountable

   "“Was the RNA degraded in the centrifugation step?”"

2. 2
   the process of separating substances of different densities by the use of a centrifuge wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

centrifugalizationcirculationfull circlegyrationpivotingreeling

Example

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"“Was the RNA degraded in the centrifugation step?”"

Etymology

From centrifuge + -ation.

Related phrases

centripetal force

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