Centrifugation

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Centrifugation Definition

Process of using a rotating machine to generate centrifugal force to separate substances of different densities, remove moisture, or simulate gravitational effects. It employs a large motor-driven apparatus with a long arm, at the end of which human and animal subjects, biological specimens, or equipment can be revolved and rotated at various speeds to study gravitational effects. (From Websters, 10th ed; McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)

Centrifugation Synonyms

Centrifugation, Fractionation, Centrifugation

Terms in Centrifugation category

Analytical Centrifugation
Density Gradient Centrifugation
Elutriative Centrifugation
Equilibrium Centrifugation
Pellet Formation
Preparative Centrifugation