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What are some words that have the root word centri?

Here are some words with the root "centri-":

General words:

* Centric: Relating to or situated at a center.

* Centripetal: Moving or directed toward a center.

* Centrifugal: Moving or directed away from a center.

Scientific/technical words:

* Centrifuge: A machine that rotates at high speed to separate substances of different densities.

* Centriole: A small cylindrical organelle near the nucleus of a cell that helps with cell division.

* Centromere: The constricted region of a chromosome where spindle fibers attach during cell division.

* Centrosome: A region near the nucleus of a cell that contains centrioles.

* Geocentric: Earth-centered.

* Heliocentric: Sun-centered.

Less common words:

* Centrilinear: A system of kinship tracing descent through the male line only.

* Centriole: A small, cylindrical organelle in cells, important for cell division.

* Centrify: To separate substances in a centrifuge.

* Centrist: A person holding moderate political views.

Note: The root "centri-" often refers to a center or a central point. The specific meaning can vary depending on the context.

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