Definition of Ultracentrifuge

1. Noun. A high speed centrifuge used to determine the relative molecular masses of large molecules in high polymers and proteins.

Generic synonyms: Centrifuge, Extractor, Separator

2. Verb. Subject to the action of an ultracentrifuge.
Generic synonyms: Centrifugate, Centrifuge
Derivative terms: Ultracentrifugation

Definition of Ultracentrifuge

1. Noun. A high-speed centrifuge, especially one free from convection that is used to separate colloidal particles. ¹

2. Verb. To submit a material to ultracentrifugation ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Ultracentrifuge

1. [v -FUGED, -FUGING, -FUGES]

Medical Definition of Ultracentrifuge

1. A high-speed centrifuge (up to 100,000 rpm) by means of which large molecules, e.g., of protein or nucleic acids, are caused to sediment at practicable rates; used for determinations of molecular weights, separation of large molecules, criteria of homogeneity of large molecules, conformational studies, etc. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ultracentrifuge

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ultracentrifuge (current term)
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