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1. <physics> Denoting the direction of the force pulling an object outward (away) from an axis of rotation.
2. Sometimes, by analogy, extended to describe any movement away from a centre.
Compare: eccentric.
Origin: L. Centrum, centre, + fugio, to flee
(24 Mar 2004)
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