Centrifuge Meaning in English

word

US

ˈsɛntɹəfˌjudʒ

SEN-truh-fyooj

UK

sˈɛntɹɪfjˌuːdʒ

SEN-tri-fyooj

Definition

A centrifuge is a machine that spins things at high speed to separate substances by their weight, commonly used in laboratories or industries.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly a technical term found in scientific, medical, and industrial settings. Common collocations: 'blood centrifuge', 'laboratory centrifuge'. Not used in casual conversation.

• Spanish: centrífuga
• Portuguese (BR): centrífuga
• Portuguese (PT): centrífuga
• Chinese (Simplified): 离心机
• Chinese (Traditional): 離心機
• Hindi: केंद्रीय विभाजक मशीन - सेंट्रीफ्यूज
• Arabic: جهاز الطرد المركزي
• Bengali: কেন্দ্রীযন্ত্র - সেন্ট্রিফিউজ
• Russian: центрифуга
• Japanese: 遠心分離機
• Vietnamese: máy ly tâm
• Korean: 원심분리기
• Turkish: santrifüj
• Urdu: سینٹری فیوج
• Indonesian: sentrifuge

Example Sentences

The scientist put the samples in the centrifuge.

basic

A centrifuge separates liquids of different densities.

basic

The lab bought a new centrifuge last week.

basic

Our samples need to run in the centrifuge for at least 10 minutes.

natural

Be careful when using the centrifuge, as it spins really fast.

natural

If the blood isn't processed in a centrifuge, it can't be tested properly.

natural