centrifugal
moving or directed outward from the center (opposed to centripetal).
pertaining to or operated by centrifugal force: a centrifugal pump.
Physiology. efferent.
Machinery.
a machine for separating different materials by centrifugal force; a centrifuge.
a rotating, perforated drum holding the materials to be separated in such a machine.
Origin of centrifugal
1Other words from centrifugal
- cen·trif·u·gal·ly, adverb
Words that may be confused with centrifugal
- centrifugal , centripetal
Words Nearby centrifugal
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How to use centrifugal in a sentence
Among the options for juicers, centrifugal juicers are typically on the cheaper side.
Best juicer: All your homemade juicing needs are just a squeeze away | Irena Collaku | July 14, 2021 | Popular-ScienceOn the other hand, juice made with centrifugal juicers is most flavorful if you consume it the same day you make it.
Best juicer: All your homemade juicing needs are just a squeeze away | Irena Collaku | July 14, 2021 | Popular-ScienceWhether you want vegetable juice, fruit juice, or a blend of both, we’ve rounded up the best juicers—including centrifugal, slow masticating, and cold-press options—so you can create the flavors you crave without breaking the bank.
Best juicer: All your homemade juicing needs are just a squeeze away | Irena Collaku | July 14, 2021 | Popular-ScienceThis centrifugal juicer features two speeds—12,000 RPM and 6,500 RPM—for harder and softer ingredients, respectively.
Best juicer: All your homemade juicing needs are just a squeeze away | Irena Collaku | July 14, 2021 | Popular-ScienceIf you’re just getting into juicing, centrifugal users are great for beginners because they’re easier to use and more affordable.
Best juicer: All your homemade juicing needs are just a squeeze away | Irena Collaku | July 14, 2021 | Popular-Science
War can be a centrifugal force, pulling together disparate groups who share a common enemy.
Both Esbach's, which is very widely used, and the centrifugal method give fair results.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell ToddOn a curved bridge the centrifugal load due to the radical acceleration of the train.
Four gun-metal centrifugal pumps were fitted for circulating water through the condensers.
Loss of the Steamship 'Titanic' | British GovernmentTo it was attached a string about two feet long, by means of which the centrifugal motion was imparted to it.
The Mountain Chant, A Navajo Ceremony | Washington MatthewsLoose gear was rolling and sliding along underfoot, propelled forward by centrifugal force.
Greylorn | John Keith Laumer
British Dictionary definitions for centrifugal
/ (sɛnˈtrɪfjʊɡəl, ˈsɛntrɪˌfjuːɡəl) /
acting, moving, or tending to move away from a centre: Compare centripetal
of, concerned with, or operated by centrifugal force: centrifugal pump
botany (esp of certain inflorescences) developing outwards from a centre
physiol another word for efferent
any device that uses centrifugal force for its action
the rotating perforated drum in a centrifuge
Origin of centrifugal
1Derived forms of centrifugal
- centrifugally, adverb
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Scientific definitions for centrifugal
[ sĕn-trĭf′yə-gəl, -trĭf′ə- ]
Moving or directed away from a center or axis, usually as a result of being spun around the center or axis.
Operated in the manner of a centrifuge.
Transmitting nerve impulses away from the brain or spinal cord; efferent.
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.
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