Centripetal

/sɛnˈtrɪp.ɪ.təl/

Translation of "centripetal" into Russian

Adjective

/sɛnˈtrɪp.ɪ.təl/

centripetal

more centripetal Comp.

most centripetal Super.

The centripetal force keeps the object moving in a circular path.

Центростремительная сила удерживает объект в круговом движении.

Adjective

/sɛnˈtrɪp.ɪ.təl/

Moving or directed toward a center or axis.

The centripetal force keeps the satellite in orbit around the planet.

Tending to unify or bring together; promoting cohesion.

The centripetal policies of the government aimed to strengthen national unity.

Conducting or conveying sensory impulses toward a nerve center, especially toward the brain or spinal cord.

Centripetal nerve fibers transmit pain signals from the skin to the spinal cord.

(Botany) Developing or opening from the outer parts toward the center, so that the youngest structures are at the center.

In a centripetal inflorescence, the inner flowers bloom last.