electrophoresis
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1. The migration of charged colloidal particles or molecules through a solution under the influence of an applied electric field usually provided by immersed electrodes. Also called cataphoresis.
2. A method of separating substances, especially proteins, and analyzing molecular structure based on the rate of movement of each component in a colloidal suspension while under the influence of an electric field.
e·lectro·pho·retic (-rtk) adj.
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| Noun | 1. | electrophoresis – 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
immunoelectrophoresis – electrophoresis to separate antigens and antibodies
natural action, natural process, action, activity – a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings); “the action of natural forces”; “volcanic activity”
carrier electrophoresis, paper electrophoresis – electrophoresis carried out on filter paper
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