Definition of Centrifuge

a piece of machinery that spins rapidly in order to create a force which separates substances

Examples of Centrifuge in a sentence

In the nuclear plants, scientists take every precaution as they separate uranium in a centrifuge.  🔊

The lab technician will spin the blood in the centrifuge to prepare it for testing.  🔊

When it’s necessary to separate cream from skim milk, a type of centrifuge is used to force the cream to rise.  🔊

The uranium left in the center of the centrifuge can later be used either as fuel for a reactor or as the component of a bomb.  🔊

Did you know you can use a cooking centrifuge to exact fats and oils from some of your favorite foods?  🔊

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