Tending to push down or force downward; having the quality of thrusting away.
From 'detrude' with the adjective suffix '-ive' (tending to). Describes something that has the property of pushing or forcing.
The detrusive force of gravity is constantly pushing down on our bodies, which is why astronauts' spines actually lengthen in weightless space!
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