centrifugal

cen·trif·u·gal  (sn-trfy-gl, -trf-)

adj.

1. Moving or directed away from a center or axis.

2. Operated by means of centrifugal force.

3. Physiology Transmitting nerve impulses away from the central nervous system; efferent.

4. Botany Developing or progressing outward from a center or axis, as in a flower cluster in which the oldest flowers are in the center and the youngest flowers are near the edge.

5. Tending or directed away from centralization, as of authority: "The division of Europe into two warring blocs, each ultimately dependent on a superpower patron, is subject to ever-increasing centrifugal stress" (Scott Sullivan).

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[From New Latin centrifugus : Latin centrum, center; see center + Latin fugere, to flee.]

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cen·trifu·gal·ism n.

cen·trifu·gal·ly adv.

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centrifugal [sɛnˈtrɪfjʊg^əl ˈsɛntrɪˌfjuːg^əl]

adj

1. (Physics / General Physics) acting, moving, or tending to move away from a centre Compare centripetal

2. (Physics / General Physics) of, concerned with, or operated by centrifugal force centrifugal pump

3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) Botany (esp of certain inflorescences) developing outwards from a centre

4. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) Physiol another word for efferent

n

1. (Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) any device that uses centrifugal force for its action

2. (Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) the rotating perforated drum in a centrifuge

[from New Latin centrifugus, from centri- + Latin fugere to flee]

centrifugally  adv

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centrifugal  (sn-trfy-gl, -trf-)

1. Moving or directed away from a center or axis, usually as a result of being spun around the center or axis.

2. Operated in the manner of a centrifuge.

3. Transmitting nerve impulses away from the brain or spinal cord; efferent.

4. Developing or progressing outward from a center or axis, as in the growth of plant structures. For example, in a centrifugal inflorescence such as a cyme, the flowers in the center or tip open first while those on the edge open last. Compare centripetal.

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	centrifugal - tending to move away from a center; "centrifugal force" centripetal - tending to move toward a center; "centripetal force"
	2.	centrifugal - tending away from centralization, as of authority; "the division of Europe into warring blocs produces ever-increasing centrifugal stress" decentralising, decentralizing - tending away from a central point
	3.	centrifugal - conveying information to the muscles from the CNS; "motor nerves" motor efferent, motorial - of nerves and nerve impulses; conveying information away from the CNS; "efferent nerves and impulses"

Translations

centrifugal [senˈtrɪfjʊgəl] ADJ → centrífugo

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centrifugal [ˈsɛntrɪfjuːg^əl sɛnˈtrɪfjʊg^əl] adj → centrifuge centrifugal force
centrifugal force n → force f centrifuge

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centrifugal

adj → zentrifugal; centrifugal force → Zentrifugal- or Fliehkraft f

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centrifugal [sɛnˈtrɪfjʊg/əl] adj (Phys) → centrifugo/a

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centrifugal [sɛnˈtrɪfjʊg/əl] adj (Phys) → centrifugo/a

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centrifugal

adj centrifugal [senˈtrifjugəl]

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