centrifugal

centrifugal [ sen-TRIF-yuh'-guh'l, -uh'-guh'l ]
[ noun, adjective ]

MEANING :
1. (adj.) moving outward from the centre
2. (adj.) pertaining to or operated by force that moves outward from the centre
3. (n.) a perforated rotating drum for holding the materials to be separated in a centrifuge

USAGE EXAMPLE 1 :
The machine uses centrifugal force to extract juice from the grated fruit.

USAGE EXAMPLE 2 :
Centrifugal force moves the heavier particles to the outside wall of the channel while clean water hugs the inside.

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