The method of applying an electrical current to a semi-solid material in order to separate molecules or compounds is known as:

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The method described in the question is commonly known as gel electrophoresis, where an electrical current is applied to a gel matrix (usually made of agarose or polyacrylamide) to separate molecules such as DNA, RNA, or proteins based on their size and charge. Gel fluorescence is not a commonly used term in scientific literature or practice. Electro-separation is too broad and could refer to various processes involving electricity to separate materials. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a technique used to amplify DNA, and does not involve applying an electrical current to a semi-solid material.

The Method of Applying an Electrical Current to a Semi-Solid