English noun: centrifuge | |||
1. | centrifuge (artifact) an apparatus that uses centrifugal force to separate particles from a suspension | ||
Synonyms | extractor, separator | ||
Broader (hypernym) | apparatus, setup | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | haematocrit, hematocrit, ultracentrifuge | ||
English verb: centrifuge | |||
1. | centrifuge (motion) rotate at very high speed in order to separate the liquids from the solids | ||
Synonyms | centrifugate | ||
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Broader (hypernym) | spin | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | ultracentrifuge | ||