Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or denoting a method of separation in which particles are separated according to their density in a centrifugal field.

“The researchers used isopycnic centrifugation to separate the different components of the blood sample.”

2. noun

A mixture in which the components are separated according to their density in a centrifugal field.

“The isopycnic layer had to be carefully analyzed to determine its composition.”