centripetal

• Qui se rapporte à un mouvement vers le centre ou qui est dirigé vers lui ; utilisé surtout en physique pour qualifier une force qui maintient un objet sur une trajectoire incurvée.

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.

   Qui se dirige vers un centre

   • 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.

   Synonymescentralizingconvergentconverginginward

   Antonymescentrifugal

2. Tending to unifyC2formalpolitical

   Tending to bring together or unify different elements or groups.

   Qui tend à unifier

   • 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.

   Synonymescentralizingcoalescentintegrativeunifying

3. Afferent nerve impulseC2formalmedical

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

   centripète (influx nerveux afférent)

   • 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.

   Synonymesafferentsensory

   Antonymesefferent