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centrifugal

/sɛntrɪˈfʌdʒəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does centrifugal mean?

adjective

Moving or extending away from a central point or axis; rotating or revolving outward.

Example

"The centrifugal force of the spinning top caused it to fly off in all directions."

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