| NOUN | process | ionophoresis, electrophoresis, cataphoresis, dielectrolysis | the motion of charged particles in a colloid under the influence of an electric field |
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| Meaning | The motion of charged particles in a colloid under the influence of an electric field; particles with a positive charge go to the cathode and negative to the anode. | |
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| Synonyms | electrophoresis, cataphoresis, dielectrolysis | |
| Narrower | immunoelectrophoresis | electrophoresis to separate antigens and antibodies |
| paper electrophoresis, carrier electrophoresis | electrophoresis carried out on filter paper | |
| Broader | natural process, natural action, action, activity | A process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings) |
| Spanish | electroforesis | |
| Catalan | cataforesi, electroforesi | |
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