verb
- subjects to ultrasonic vibrations, typically to break down or disperse particles in a liquid
Usage: scientific; technical
Examples
- The lab technician sonicates the cell suspension to break open the membranes.
- She sonicates the sample for thirty seconds to ensure proper mixing.
- The researcher sonicates the bacterial culture to release the proteins.
- He carefully sonicates the nanoparticle solution to prevent aggregation.
- The protocol requires that you sonicate the mixture before analysis.
- Scientists often sonicate tissue samples to extract DNA.