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centrifuge Synonyms

Another word for centrifuge

Choosing another word for centrifuge depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A machine with a rapidly rotating container that applies outward force to its contents, typically used to separate substances of different densities.

Usage Example

"The lab technician placed the blood samples into the separator to separate the plasma from the red blood cells."

Strong
separator

• verb (Context 2)

To subject a substance or mixture to the action of a rapidly spinning machine in order to separate its components.

Usage Example

"We need to spin down the mixture for ten minutes to fully isolate the DNA."

Strongest
spin down
Strong
spin
separate

Opposites of centrifuge

The opposite of centrifuge shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

homogenize
mix
blend
See all opposites of centrifuge

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Centrifuge. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/centrifuge
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