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centrifugal

[sen-trif-yuh-guhl, -uh-guhl] / sɛnˈtrɪf jə gəl, -ə gəl /


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“The cable is holding you up and simulating centrifugal force on the corner,” Corby said.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 11, 2026

A floor below, indoors, racks of centrifugal chillers that control the refrigerant make him smile.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 8, 2025

These are centrifugal forces shaping the uneasy calm in the world economy.

From BBC Oct. 19, 2025

They spin so fast that they approach "critical velocity" or the point where they would otherwise blast apart due to centrifugal force overpowering the star's gravity.

From Salon Nov. 28, 2023

As the centrifugal force pushed them sideways, Jordan slid across the seat and slammed hard into Alex, ramming him into the side of the bus and smashing the cupcakes into the wall.

From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers



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