electrophoresis
/ɪˌlɛktrəfəˈrisɪs/
noun
- A scientific method used to separate molecules (like DNA or proteins) by moving them through a gel or liquid using an electric field.
- The results of the electrophoresis showed three distinct bands on the gel.
- The lab technician used electrophoresis to separate the DNA fragments.
- In biology class, we learned how electrophoresis helps identify different proteins.