centrifugal
adjective
cen·trif·u·gal
| \ sen-ˈtri-fyə-gəl
, -ˈtri-fi-, especially British ˌsen-tri-ˈfyü-gəl\
, -ˈtri-fi-, especially British ˌsen-tri-ˈfyü-gəl\
Definition of centrifugal
(Entry 1 of 2)
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: proceeding or acting in a direction away from a center or axis
centrifugal acceleration of a body
2
: using or acting by centrifugal force
a centrifugal pump
3
: efferent
centrifugal nerves of the heart
4
: tending away from centralization : separatist
centrifugal tendencies in modern society
centrifugal
nounDefinition of centrifugal (Entry 2 of 2)
: a centrifugal machine or a drum in such a machine
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Other Words from centrifugal
Adjective
centrifugally
\ sen-ˈtri-fyə-gə-lē
, -ˈtri-fi- , especially British ˌsen-tri-ˈfyü-gə- \
adverb
, -ˈtri-fi- , especially British ˌsen-tri-ˈfyü-gə- \
adverb
Examples of centrifugal in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Her speech may not convey the compact lyrical eloquence of Marc Antony, but the sights and sounds of her presentation deliver the centrifugal emotional force of a potent soliloquy. — Peter Marks, Washington Post, "Elizabethan," 21 Aug. 2019 The system covers the entirety of both schools, and involves multiple pipes coming from underneath the schools' floors, and connecting to centrifugal fans on the roof. — London Gibson, Indianapolis Star, "Franklin Community Schools addresses toxic air concern with new mitigation system," 25 June 2019 At the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, one of the first practical centrifugal refrigeration compressor’s dating to 1922 is held in historic recognition of Carrier’s feat. — Haleema Shah, Smithsonian, "The Unexpected History of the Air Conditioner," 24 June 2019 Aggressive mulching blade: Maxpower’s blade has increased surface area and a design that promotes a centrifugal air pattern to increase mulching action. — Roy Berendson, Popular Mechanics, "Do I Need To Change My Lawnmower Blades?," 22 Jan. 2019 The assumption of power by nationalists and other populists in the EU’s founder countries in Western Europe would greatly increase those centrifugal pressures. — Marcus Walker, WSJ, "Europe’s Fragile Center Takes New Blows," 4 Mar. 2018 Two forces enable satellites to remain in orbit: the centrifugal punch that blasted it into space and Earth's gravitational pull. — Ned Rozell, Anchorage Daily News, "Satellites: Streaking, manmade lights in the sky," 25 Mar. 2018 This supercharger, which is located downstream of the turbocharger, uses a centrifugal flow compressor—like the compressor side of a turbo—driven by a 48-volt electric motor. — Csaba Csere, Car and Driver, "Nine Things You Must Know about the New Mercedes Inline-Six," 20 Mar. 2018 The dynamic became centrifugal, with Democrats and Republicans becoming ever more defined by the issue. — Anchorage Daily News, "Stances on guns, immigration reflect the sea change in cultural politics," 1 Mar. 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Plenty of people remain almost crazy with anger, and the country’s political and cultural forces overall remain centrifugal, driving people to extremes. — Lance Morrow, WSJ, "We’ve Grown Accustomed to Trump," 17 Oct. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'centrifugal.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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centrifugal
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of centrifugal
technical
: moving away from a center : acting in a direction away from a center
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centrifugal
adjective
cen·trif·u·gal
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Medical Definition of centrifugal
Other Words from centrifugal
centrifugally
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