centrifuge vs spin

spin vs centrifuge

centrifuge and spin both are nouns.

centrifuge and spin both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
centrifuge	Yes	No	Yes	No
spin	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, spin is a hypernym of centrifuge; that is, spin is a word with a broader meaning than centrifuge:

centrifuge: rotate at very high speed in order to separate the liquids from the solids
spin: stream in jets, of liquids

centrifuge (noun)	spin (noun)
an apparatus that uses centrifugal force to separate particles from a suspension	the act of rotating rapidly
	a short drive in a car
	rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral
	a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)
	a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)

centrifuge (verb)	spin (verb)
rotate at very high speed in order to separate the liquids from the solids	prolong or extend
	twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation
	work natural fibers into a thread
	form a web by making a thread
	make up a story
	stream in jets, of liquids
	revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
	cause to spin

Difference between centrifuge and spin

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