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Definition of Centrifugation

1. Noun. The process of separating substances of different densities by the use of a centrifuge.

Definition of Centrifugation

1. Noun. The process in which mixtures are separated using the centripetal force generated by spinning in a centrifuge ¹

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Definition of Centrifugation

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Medical Definition of Centrifugation

1. The process of separating fractions of systems in a centrifuge. The most basic separation is to sediment a pellet at the bottom of the tube, leaving a supernatant at a given centrifugal force. In this case sedimentation is determined by size and density of the particles in the system amongst other factors. Density may be used as a basis for sedimentation in density gradient centrifugation. at very high g values molecules may be separated, i.e. Ultracentrifugation. In continuous centrifugation the supernatant is removed continuously as it is formed. (13 Nov 1997)

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Literary usage of Centrifugation

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"Centrifugation was performed in the No. 30 rotor at 30000 rev/min for 24 hours. ... Centrifugation of the S-3 from either normal liver or hepatoma at ..."

2. Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine (1903)
"As shown in Table I, >f the cellular contaminants from A eed centrifugation, coupled with ul- >n, in the manner described by il. ..."

3. Diagnosis of Protozoa and Worms Parasitic in Man by Robert William Hegner, William Walter Cort (1921)
"Descriptions will be given of the smear method, the centrifugation method, ... Centrifugation method: The object of centrifugation is to wash and ..."

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