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centrifuge

noun
/ˈsɛntrɪˌfjuːdʒ/

Meaning

A machine that spins substances at high speed to separate different components.

Example Sentences

The lab technician used a centrifuge to separate the blood cells from the plasma.

Synonyms

separator, spinner, extractor, rotor

Antonyms

mixer, blender

Collocations

centrifuge machine, centrifuge tube, blood centrifuge, centrifuge process

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