centripetal

• Auf eine Bewegung oder Kraft zum Zentrum hin bezogen; wird vor allem in der Physik verwendet, um die Kraft zu beschreiben, die einen Körper auf einer gekrümmten Bahn hält.

Relating to or moving toward a center; used primarily in physics to describe a force that keeps an object moving in a curved path.

1. Moving toward a centerC1formalscientific

   Tending to move or be directed toward a central point or axis.

   Zentripetal

   • Centripetal force keeps the satellite in orbit around the Earth.
   • The centripetal acceleration of the spinning wheel was measured.
   • In a centrifuge, centripetal force separates substances by density.

   Synonymecentralizingconvergentconverginginward

   Antonymecentrifugal

2. Tending to unifyC2formalpolitical

   Tending to bring together or unify different elements or groups.

   Vereinend

   • The new policy had a centripetal effect on the coalition.
   • Centripetal forces in the society helped reduce regional tensions.
   • The leader's speech acted as a centripetal influence on the divided party.

   Synonymecentralizingcoalescentintegrativeunifying

3. Afferent nerve impulseC2formalmedical

   Relating to nerve fibers or impulses that carry sensory information from the body toward the central nervous system.

   Afferenter Nervenimpuls

   • Centripetal nerve fibers transmit pain signals to the brain.
   • The centripetal pathway carries sensory data from the skin to the spinal cord.
   • Damage to centripetal neurons can cause loss of sensation.

   Synonymeafferentsensory

   Antonymeefferent