Centrifugalisation

/sentrɪˌfjuːɡəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The British spelling of the process of centrifugalization; the act of separating materials by subjecting them to centrifugal force.

Etymology

From 'centrifugal' + '-isation' (British variant of '-ization,' the suffix for creating nouns indicating a process or action). Reflects the British preference for '-ise' endings in scientific terminology.

Kelly Says

The difference between 'centrifugalisation' and 'centrifugalization' is literally just American versus British English—the '-isation' ending is more popular in Britain, Australia, and other Commonwealth countries, while Americans prefer '-ization'!

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