English

Noun

centrifuge ‎(plural centrifuges)

1. A device in which a mixture of denser and lighter materials (normally dispersed in a liquid) is separated by being spun about a central axis at high speed.
2. (figuratively) An apparatus in which humans are spun to simulate acceleration in an aircraft or spacecraft.

Derived terms

• gas centrifuge
• ultracentrifuge

Related terms

• centrifugal force

Translations

Verb

centrifuge ‎(third-person singular simple present centrifuges, present participle centrifuging, simple past and past participle centrifuged)

1. To rotate something in a centrifuge in order to separate its constituents

Translations

Dutch

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /sɛn.tri.ˈfyː.ʒə/

Noun

centrifuge f ‎(plural centrifuges, diminutive centrifugetje n)

1. centrifuge

Derived terms

• centrifugaal
• centrifugeren

French

Adjective

centrifuge m, f ‎(plural centrifuges)

1. centrifugal