centrifugal
Away from center
Centrifugal describes the apparent outward force on objects moving in a curved path—the sensation that pushes you against the car door when turning sharply.
A centrifuge spins samples at high speed, using centrifugal force to separate components by density.
Figuratively, centrifugal forces are those that push outward from a center: Centrifugal pressures threatened to break apart the coalition.
Toward the outside
- scatteringDistribution in many directions
- spreadingExtending over space
- divergenceSeparation from common origin
- separationState of being apart
diffusion · radiation · expansion · dispersal · splay · fan-out · flaring · radial
Rapid rotation around axis
- whirlRotate very quickly
- revolveTurn around center
- gyrateMove in spirals
- carouselRevolving platform with seats
rotor · turbine · separator · cyclone · vortex · swirl · pirouette · twirl
Rate velocity changes
- inertiaResistance to altered motion
- momentumProduct of mass, velocity
- thrustForceful forward motion
- g-forceAcceleration in gravitational units
tension · pull · Newton · dynamics · mechanics · physics · counterforce · reactive
Act of removing
- filtrationSeparating solids from liquids
- purificationRemoval of contaminants
- sedimentationParticles settling in liquid
- fractionationSeparating mixture into components
pelleting · enrichment · isolation · clarification · decanting
outward
Toward the outside
- scatteringDistribution in many directions
- spreadingExtending over space
- divergenceSeparation from common origin
separation · diffusion · radiation · expansion · dispersal · splay · fan-out · flaring · radial · peripheral
spin
Rapid rotation around axis
carousel · rotor · turbine · separator · cyclone · vortex · swirl · pirouette · twirl · flywheel
acceleration
Rate velocity changes
g-force · tension · pull · Newton · dynamics · mechanics · physics · counterforce · reactive
extraction
Act of removing
- filtrationSeparating solids from liquids
- purificationRemoval of contaminants
- sedimentationParticles settling in liquid
fractionation · pelleting · enrichment · isolation · clarification · decanting
- mechanicalhydraulic, pneumatic, spring-loaded, motorized, belt-driven
- directionsnorth, south, east, west, left
- pumpselectric pump, mechanical pump, booster pump, diesel pump, electric pumps
- patternspattern, chevron, geometric pattern, stripes, plaid
- inflorescencesinflorescence, raceme, umbel, spike, panicle
centrifugalcentripetal
Moving toward center
inward · converging · contracting · centralizing · imploding
centrifugalcentripetal
Moving toward center
unifying · centralizing · consolidating · cohesive · integrating
- centrifugal forceApparent outward push when turning
- centrifugal clutchRPM-triggered torque connector
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