Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
centrifugal
adjective
/sɛnˈtrɪf.jʊ.ɡəl/
Definition
Moving or tending to move away from a center.
Examples
- In a washing machine, the centrifugal force helps to remove water from the clothes.
- As the carousel spun faster, the centrifugal motion pushed her outward.
- The centrifugal force experienced on a merry-go-round can make it difficult to stay balanced.
Meaning
Centrifugal refers to a force that causes objects to move outward from the center of rotation, often experienced in spinning systems.
Synonyms
- outward-moving
- radiant
- divergent
