centrifuge
Definitions of centrifuge
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an instrument for extracting tight-fitting componentssynonyms: droogzwierder, knijptang, nageltang, nijper, nijptang, pincet, spijkertang, splintertangetje, tang, trektangtypes:forceps, verlostangan extractor consisting of a pair of pincers used in medical treatment (especially for the delivery of babies)type of:instrumenta device that requires skill for proper use
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a clothes dryer that uses centrifugal motion to dry the clothes that are put into itsynonyms: droogzwierder
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