centrifugal force

noun

: the apparent force that is felt by an object moving in a curved path that acts outwardly away from the center of rotation compare centripetal force

Examples of centrifugal force in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The technology uses rapid rotation to create centrifugal forces far stronger than normal gravity, helping separate radioactive materials more efficiently. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026

As engine speed rises, centrifugal force squeezes the drive clutch closed and pushes the belt farther outward. — New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026

By then, the centrifugal forces of real estate and density were sending academies farther and farther out of town — to Glendora, Van Nuys, Monterey Park, Burbank. — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026

Standard centrifugal juicers, on the other hand, contain blades that chop produce into tiny pieces before separating out the juice using centrifugal force. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1698, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for centrifugal force

• bourse
• coarse
• course
• gorse
• hoarse
• horse
• norse
• source
• concourse
• divorce
• endorse
• enforce

Kids Definition

centrifugal force

noun

: the force that tends to cause a thing or parts of a thing to go outward from a center of rotation