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centrifuga

/tʃenˈtri.fu.ɡa/noun · feminineC1
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Meaning

spin cycle; juicer

  • the spin cycle of a washing machine
  • a centrifugal juicer appliance, or juice made with it
  • centrifuge (laboratory apparatus)

In a sentence

La lavatrice fa troppo rumore durante la centrifuga.

The washing machine makes too much noise during the spin cycle.

Ogni mattina bevo una centrifuga di carote e mele.

Every morning I drink a freshly squeezed juice of carrots and apples.

Ha comprato una centrifuga nuova per preparare succhi sani.

She bought a new juicer to make healthy juices.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
centrifugafeminine · singular
centrifughefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often refers in daily life to either the washing machine spin or fresh fruit/vegetable juice made with a centrifugal juicer.

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