centripetal


Definition: Meaning of, centripetal in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˌsɛntrɪˈpiːt(ə)l;sɛnˈtrɪpɪt(ə)l /

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  1. tending to move toward a centre
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  2. tending to unify
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  3. of a nerve fibre or impulse originating outside and passing toward the central nervous system
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centripetal used in phrases

  • centripetal acceleration (noun)
    1. the acceleration toward the centre that holds a satellite in elliptical orbit
  • centripetal force (noun)
    1. technical a force which makes things move towards the centre of something when they are moving around it
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