How Do You Spell ULTRACENTRIFUGE?

Pronunciation: [ˌʊltɹɐsˈɛntɹɪfjˌuːd͡ʒ] (IPA)

The word ultracentrifuge (/ˈʌltrəˌsɛntrɪfjuːdʒ/) refers to a high-speed centrifuge capable of separating particles according to their size and density. The spelling of this word can be broken down into its constituent parts: "ultra" meaning extreme or beyond, "centri" from the Latin for center, and "fuge" from the Latin verb for "to flee". The IPA transcription highlights the stress on the second syllable and the various consonant clusters that make up the word. Overall, the complexity of its spelling reflects the intricacy of the scientific equipment it refers to.

ULTRACENTRIFUGE Meaning and Definition

1. An ultracentrifuge is a high-speed centrifuge capable of spinning at extremely high velocities to separate particles or molecules of different sizes and densities in a liquid sample. It is a powerful laboratory instrument that employs centrifugal force to separate and analyze biological materials, such as proteins, nucleic acids, viruses, and subcellular particles.

   The ultracentrifuge typically consists of a rotor, which holds the sample containers or tubes, and a motor that drives the rotor at controlled speeds. The rotor can reach velocities of up to 100,000 revolutions per minute (rpm), generating forces several thousand times the force of gravity. This immense centrifugal force allows for the separation of components in a sample based on their size, shape, and density, a process known as density gradient centrifugation.

   Through the utilization of various techniques, such as differential centrifugation and equilibrium sedimentation, an ultracentrifuge allows for the isolation and purification of macromolecules and organelles. Additionally, it can be employed to measure physical properties of particles, including molecular weight and sedimentation coefficient.

   Although commonly found in research laboratories, ultracentrifuges are intricate and delicate instruments, requiring skilled operation and maintenance. Their ability to achieve high speeds and separate minute particles makes them invaluable tools in the fields of molecular biology, biochemistry, virology, and other scientific disciplines, contributing to the understanding of cellular function, diseases, and the development of new therapeutic strategies.

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Etymology of ULTRACENTRIFUGE

The word "ultracentrifuge" is a combination of two components: "ultra-" and "centrifuge".

The prefix "ultra-" is derived from the Latin word "ultra" which means "beyond" or "on the other side". In scientific and technical contexts, "ultra-" is used to indicate something that is beyond or extreme.

The term "centrifuge" has its roots in the Latin words "centri" meaning "center" and "fugare" meaning "to flee". In essence, a centrifuge is a device that uses centrifugal force to separate substances or particles of different densities by rapidly rotating them around a central axis.

When combined, "ultracentrifuge" refers to an advanced or highly efficient centrifuge.

Plural form of ULTRACENTRIFUGE is ULTRACENTRIFUGES

Conjugate verb Ultracentrifuge

CONDITIONAL

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CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

you ultracentrifuge

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NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to ultracentrifuge

PAST

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PAST CONTINUOUS

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PAST PARTICIPLE

ultracentrifuged

PAST PERFECT

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

ultracentrifuging

PRESENT PERFECT

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been ultracentrifuging

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