centrifugally
Away from center
In a manner directed outward from a center or axis of rotation.
A spinning carnival ride flings riders centrifugally.
The word appears in physics and engineering contexts: The water was centrifugally separated from the pulp.
Figuratively, forces or trends that scatter things away from a core can act centrifugally: Power devolved centrifugally to the provinces.
Toward the outside
- radialEmanating from center
- tangentialBarely connected to main point
- inertiaResistance to altered motion
- gyroscopicRelating to spinning stabilization
torque · dynamics · acceleration · force · momentum · velocity
Revolving around an axis
- whirlingRotating swiftly in place
- gyratingRotating rapidly, spiraling
- revolvingTurning around a center
- rotatingTurning on an axis
swirling · twirling · vortex · cyclone · tornado · carousel · merry-go-round · spiral
Path of moving object
- orbitCurved celestial path
- satelliteOrbiting celestial body
- spacecraftVehicle for outer space
- geostationaryFixed above one point
launch · propulsion · thrust · freefall · weightlessness · interstellar · exosphere · rocket
Something that divides
- extractorDevice for removal
- ultracentrifugeHigh-speed particle separator
- microcentrifugeCompact laboratory separator
- rotorSpinning mechanical assembly
pellet · supernatant · sedimentation · filtration · purification · fractionation · samples · tubes
outward
Toward the outside
- radialEmanating from center
- tangentialBarely connected to main point
- inertiaResistance to altered motion
gyroscopic · torque · dynamics · acceleration · force · momentum · velocity
spinning
Revolving around an axis
- whirlingRotating swiftly in place
- gyratingRotating rapidly, spiraling
- revolvingTurning around a center
rotating · swirling · twirling · vortex · cyclone · tornado · carousel · merry-go-round · spiral · helix
trajectory
Path of moving object
- orbitCurved celestial path
- satelliteOrbiting celestial body
- spacecraftVehicle for outer space
geostationary · launch · propulsion · thrust · freefall · weightlessness · interstellar · exosphere · rocket
separator
Something that divides
- extractorDevice for removal
- ultracentrifugeHigh-speed particle separator
- microcentrifugeCompact laboratory separator
rotor · pellet · supernatant · sedimentation · filtration · purification · fractionation · samples · tubes · benchtop
centrifugallycentripetally
Toward a central point
inwardly · convergently · inward · centrally · concentrically
- centrifugal forceApparent outward push when turning
- centrifugal clutchRPM-triggered torque connector