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centrifugal

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centrifugal in WordNet English dictionary

adjective
  1. tending to move away from a center
    "centrifugal force"
    centrifugal 
  2. tending away from centralization, as of authority
    "the division of Europe into warring blocs produces ever-increasing centrifugal stress"
    centrifugal 
  3. conveying information to the muscles from the CNS
    "motor nerves"
    centrifugal  motor 
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