| 单词 | centripetal |
| 释义 | Word Frequency centripetal(sɛnˈtrɪpɪtəl, ˈsɛntrɪˌpiːtəl) adjective 1. acting, moving, or tending to move towards a centre Compare centrifugal 2. of, concerned with, or operated by centripetal force 3. botany (esp of certain inflorescences) developing from the outside towards the centre 4. physiology another word for afferent Derived forms centripetally (cenˈtripetally) adverb Word origin C17: from New Latin centripetus seeking the centre; see centri-, -petal |
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