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electrophoresis

/ɪˌlɛktrəfoˈrisɪs/ /ɪˌlɛktroʊfoˈrisɪs/

Meanings
noun
The migration of electrically charged molecules through a medium under the influence of an electric field

Examples :

"Scientists used electrophoresis to separate the different DNA fragments in the sample, allowing them to identify the suspect in the crime. "
chemistry biology biochemistry physics science process technology medicine electric

Related Words

Illustration migrating

migrating verb

/ˈmaɪˌɡreɪtɪŋ/ /ˈmaɪˌɡreɪɾɪŋ/

To relocate periodically from one region to another, usually according to the seasons.

"Twice a year the Minnesotans migrate from their state to the Gulf of Mexico."

Illustration electrically

electrically adverb

/ɪˈlɛktrɪkli/ /iˈlɛktrɪkli/

In an electric manner; by means of electricity.

"The automatic door opened electrically when I approached it. "

Illustration separate

separate noun

/ˈsɛpəɹət/ /ˈsɛpəɹeɪt/

(usually in the plural) Anything that is sold by itself, especially an article of clothing.

"The store had many different dress separates for sale. "

Illustration fragments

fragments noun

/fɹæɡˈmɛnts/

A part broken off; a small, detached portion; an imperfect part, either physically or not

"I heard a small fragment of the conversation."

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different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

Illustration scientists

scientists noun

/ˈsaɪəntɪsts/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"Scientists study plants to understand how they grow. "

Illustration migration

migration noun

/maɪˈɡɹeɪʃ(ə)n/

An instance of moving to live in another place for a while.

"The family's migration to a new town was temporary; they planned to return in a year. "

Illustration biochemistry

biochemistry noun

/ˌbaɪoʊˈkɛmɪstri/ /ˌbaɪəˈkɛmɪstri/

The chemistry of those compounds that occur in living organisms, and the processes that occur in their metabolism and catabolism

"My biology class is studying biochemistry to understand how the food I eat is broken down in my body. "

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influence noun

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/

The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

"I have absolutely no influence over him."

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electric noun

/əˈlɛktɹɪk/

(usually with definite article) Electricity; the electricity supply.

"We had to sit in the dark because the electric was cut off."

Illustration molecules

molecules noun

/ˈmɑːlɪkjuːlz/ /ˈmɒlɪkjuːlz/

The smallest particle of a specific element or compound that retains the chemical properties of that element or compound; two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

"Hydrogen chloride is a diatomic molecule, consisting of a hydrogen atom and a chlorine atom."

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separation noun

/sɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/

The act of disuniting two or more things, or the condition of being separated.

"The separation of the classroom into smaller groups for the lesson was efficient. "