Definition of centrifugal
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: proceeding or acting in a direction away from a center or axis
centrifugal acceleration of a body
2
: using or acting by centrifugal force
a centrifugal pump
3
: efferent
centrifugal nerves of the heart
4
: tending away from centralization : separatist
centrifugal tendencies in modern society
centrifugal
nounDefinition of centrifugal (Entry 2 of 2)
: a centrifugal machine or a drum in such a machine
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The first known use of centrifugal was in 1709
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