Centrifuging: meaning, definitions and examples
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centrifuging
[ ˈsɛntrɪfjuːdʒɪŋ ]
scientific process
Centrifuging is the action of using a centrifuge to separate components of a mixture based on their densities. This method is widely used in laboratories for separating fluids of different densities, such as blood components or cellular material. The centrifuge spins the mixture at high speeds, creating a force that draws heavier components to the bottom, allowing for easier extraction. Centrifuging can also be applied in various industrial processes, such as the separation of cream from milk or the purification of chemicals.
Synonyms
extracting, separating, spinning
Examples of usage
- We are centrifuging the blood samples to separate plasma.
- The lab technician has been centrifuging the solution for hours.
- After centrifuging, we can analyze the sediment for further studies.
Translations
Translations of the word "centrifuging" in other languages:
🇵🇹 centrifugação
🇮🇳 centrifuging
🇩🇪 Zentrifugation
🇮🇩 sentifugasi
🇺🇦 центрифугування
🇵🇱 wirowanie
🇯🇵 遠心分離
🇫🇷 centrifugation
🇪🇸 centrifugación
🇹🇷 santrifüjleme
🇰🇷 원심 분리
🇸🇦 الطرد المركزي
🇨🇿 centrifugace
🇸🇰 odstreďovanie
🇨🇳 离心分离
🇸🇮 centrifugiranje
🇮🇸 hliðrun
🇰🇿 центрифугалау
🇬🇪 ცენტრიფუგირება
🇦🇿 mərkəzləşdirmə
🇲🇽 centrifugación
Etymology
The term 'centrifuge' is derived from the Latin roots 'centrum', meaning 'center', and 'fugere', meaning 'to flee'. The concept of using centrifugal force for separation can be traced back to the late 18th century when scientists began experimenting with devices that could spin mixtures to achieve separation. Throughout the 19th century, the development of the modern centrifuge progressed significantly, influenced by advancements in engineering and scientific understanding. By the early 20th century, centrifugation became essential in fields like biochemistry and medicine, particularly for its role in rapidly separating blood components. The term 'centrifuging' represents the continuous action involved in this separation process.