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Meaning of centripetal

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

centripetal

adjective

Definitions

  1. Directed or moving towards a centre.

  2. Of, relating to, or operated by centripetal force.

  3. (of a nerve impulse) Directed towards the central nervous system; afferent.