noun ·6 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The migration of electrically charged molecules through a medium under the influence of an electric field. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   the motion of charged particles in a colloid under the influence of an electric field; particles with a positive charge go to the cathode and negative to the anode wordnet
3. 3
   The separation and analysis of large molecules (such as proteins) by migrating a colloidal solution of them through a gel; gel electrophoresis. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

cataphoresisdielectrolysisionophoresis

Example

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"Agarose gel electrophoresis is a method commonly used to separate DNA fragments based on their size."

Etymology

From electro- + -phoresis.

Related phrases

gel electrophoresis

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