What is another word for gas centrifuge?
Pronunciation: [ɡˈas sˈɛntɹɪfjˌuːd͡ʒ] (IPA) 
A gas centrifuge, commonly used for uranium enrichment, has a few synonyms depending on the context of its use. In nuclear technology, it is also known as a gas ultracentrifuge or a gas diffusion centrifuge. The term ultracentrifuge highlights the high-speed spinning of the gas inside the centrifuge, whereas the term gas diffusion centrifuge emphasizes the process of separating isotopes within the gas. In the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, a similar device is called a gas chromatograph centrifuge, which separates substances in gas mixtures. Lastly, a gas centrifuge may also be referred to as a gas separator or a gas cleaner, which describes its function of removing contaminants from a gas stream.
