electrophoresis

Definitions of electrophoresis

1. noun

   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
   synonyms: cataphoresis, dielectrolysis, ionophoresis

   types:

   immunoelectrophoresis

   electrophoresis to separate antigens and antibodies

   carrier electrophoresis, paper electrophoresis

   electrophoresis carried out on filter paper

   type of:

   action, activity, natural action, natural process

   a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)