microcentrifuge
Small sample separator
A microcentrifuge is a compact laboratory centrifuge designed for small sample volumes, typically holding tubes of 0.5 to 2 milliliters.
It spins samples at high speeds to separate components by density—pelleting cells, precipitating proteins, or isolating DNA.
Standard equipment in molecular biology labs: Spin it down in the microcentrifuge for thirty seconds.
Small glass liquid holder
- pelletSmall rounded mass
- supernatantLiquid above precipitate
- lysateProduct of cell breakdown
- DNAHereditary code molecule
RNA · protein · blood · serum · plasma · cells · tissue · precipitate
Spinning mechanical assembly
- g-forceAcceleration in gravitational units
- centripetalMoving toward center
- revolutionsTurnovers of power
- angularSharp-edged or rawboned
velocity · speed · pellet · supernatant · separation · sediment · acceleration · deceleration
Small rounded mass
- supernatantLiquid above precipitate
- precipitateHeadlong and reckless
- isolateSeparate from others
- separateTo set apart
concentrate · clarify · sediment · fractionate · binding · wash · lysis · purify
Flat work surface
- rotorSpinning mechanical assembly
- timerDuration-tracking mechanism
- refrigeratedKept cold mechanically
- high-speedMoving very quickly
compact · tabletop · personal · mini · portable · quiet · ventilated · adapter
vial
Small glass liquid holder
- pelletSmall rounded mass
- supernatantLiquid above precipitate
- lysateProduct of cell breakdown
DNA · RNA · protein · blood · serum · plasma · cells · tissue · precipitate · analyte
rotor
Spinning mechanical assembly
- g-forceAcceleration in gravitational units
- centripetalMoving toward center
- revolutionsTurnovers of power
angular · velocity · speed · pellet · supernatant · separation · sediment · acceleration · deceleration · counterbalance
pellet
Small rounded mass
- supernatantLiquid above precipitate
- precipitateHeadlong and reckless
- isolateSeparate from others
separate · concentrate · clarify · sediment · fractionate · binding · wash · lysis · purify · recover
benchtop
Flat work surface
- rotorSpinning mechanical assembly
- timerDuration-tracking mechanism
- refrigeratedKept cold mechanically
high-speed · compact · tabletop · personal · mini · portable · quiet · ventilated · adapter · maintenance
pulse
Arterial blood throb