centrifugation
/sɛnˌtrɪfəˈɡeɪʃən/
noun
- The process of spinning a substance very fast to separate its components by density.
- After centrifugation, the lighter oil rose to the top of the tube.
- The lab manual explains the steps for centrifugation of a soil sample.
- Centrifugation is used in hospitals to separate blood cells from plasma.
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