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- [sen-truh-fyooj]
- /ˈsɛn trəˌfyudʒ/
- /ˈsen.trɪ.fjuːdʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sen-truh-fyooj]
- /ˈsɛn trəˌfyudʒ/
Definitions of centrifuge word
- countable noun centrifuge A centrifuge is a machine that spins mixtures of different substances around very quickly so that they separate by centrifugal force. 3
- noun centrifuge any of various rotating machines that separate liquids from solids or dispersions of one liquid in another, by the action of centrifugal force 3
- noun centrifuge any of various rotating devices for subjecting human beings or animals to varying accelerations for experimental purposes 3
- verb centrifuge to subject to the action of a centrifuge 3
- noun centrifuge a machine using centrifugal force to separate particles of varying density, as cream from milk, or to draw off moisture, as in a washing machine 3
- noun centrifuge A centrifuge is a rotating vessel in which a solid is separated from a liquid or in which liquids of different densities are separated. 3
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Origin of centrifuge
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
1795-1805; < French, noun use of centrifuge (adj.) < New Latin centrifugus center-fleeing; see centrifugal
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Parts of speech for Centrifuge
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centrifuge popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
centrifuge usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for centrifuge
noun centrifuge
- separator — a person or thing that separates.
- sieve — an instrument with a meshed or perforated bottom, used for separating coarse from fine parts of loose matter, for straining liquids, etc., especially one with a circular frame and fine meshes or perforations.
- strainer — a person or thing that strains.
- filter — any substance, as cloth, paper, porous porcelain, or a layer of charcoal or sand, through which liquid or gas is passed to remove suspended impurities or to recover solids.
- philtre — philter.
Antonyms for centrifuge
noun centrifuge
- blender — A blender is an electrical kitchen appliance used for mixing liquids and soft foods together or turning fruit or vegetables into liquid.
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