centrifugal — moving or tending to move away from a center
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: moving or tending to move away from a center
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɛnˈtrɪfjʊɡəl/
Korean meaning: 중심에서 바깥쪽으로 향하는, 원심의
Korean pronunciation: 센**트리**퓨걸
Example Sentences
- The washing machine uses centrifugal force to remove water from clothes.
- My pizza toppings flew off due to centrifugal force when I spun the plate like a DJ.
- The centrifugal pump efficiently moves water from the well to the storage tank.
centrifugal
ADJECTIVE//sɛnˈtrɪfjʊɡəl//
moving or tending to move away from a center
a group of children sits on a rapidly spinning merry-go-round holding colorful balls and toys. As the merry-go-round spins faster, the toys begin slipping from their hands and flying outward in all directions. The balls and small objects streak away from the center toward the edges of the playground. Other children standing nearby duck and dodge as the objects whoosh past them. Parents watch with surprised expressions as toys scatter across the playground area. objects moving away from the spinning center due to centrifugal force
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'centrum' (center) and 'fugere' (to flee), literally meaning 'fleeing from the center.' The term was coined in the 17th century during the Scientific Revolution as physicists like Newton studied rotational motion.
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📝Examples
“The washing machine uses centrifugal force to remove water from clothes.”
“My pizza toppings flew off due to centrifugal force when I spun the plate like a DJ.”
“The centrifugal pump efficiently moves water from the well to the storage tank.”
“Blood samples are separated using centrifugal force in laboratory centrifuges.”
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