Meaning & use
Centrifuged
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Separated the components of a substance by spinning it at high speed in a centrifuge.
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The blood sample was centrifuged to separate the plasma from the red blood cells.
Technicians centrifuged the mixture to isolate the heavier particles from the solution.
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Centrifuging relies on centrifugal force to push denser materials outward, allowing scientists to separate mixtures that differ in density.
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