axifugal

/æksɪˈfjuːɡəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having a tendency to turn or be deflected away from an axis.

“The axifugal force caused the satellite to orbit in an unusual pattern.”

2. noun

A property of a curve or a surface that causes it to turn away from its axis.

“The axifugal property of the torus made it difficult to study.”

Synonyms

  • axial
  • rotational

Antonyms

  • axial
  • centrifugal