|
+ aberration
|
n
|
3
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11420139-n
|
an optical phenomenon resulting from the failure of a lens or mirror to produce a good image
|
|
+ abrasion
|
n
|
3
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11460063-n
|
the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice
|
|
+ absorbed
|
a
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02009166-a
|
retained without reflection
|
|
+ absorption_band
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11420631-n
|
a dark band in the spectrum of white light that has been transmitted through a substance that exhibits absorption at selective wavelengths
|
|
+ AC
|
n
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11423952-n
|
an electric current that reverses direction sinusoidally
|
|
+ acoustic_impedance
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11504478-n
|
opposition to the flow of sound through a surface; acoustic resistance is the real component of acoustic impedance and acoustic reactance is the imaginary component
|
|
+ acoustic_phenomenon
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11425401-n
|
a physical phenomenon associated with the production or transmission of sound
|
|
+ acoustic_projection
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11512331-n
|
the acoustic phenomenon that gives sound a penetrating quality
|
|
+ acoustic_radiation_pressure
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-05100981-n
|
(acoustics) the pressure exerted on a surface normal to the direction of propagation of a sound wave
|
|
+ acoustic_reactance
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11504478-n
|
opposition to the flow of sound through a surface; acoustic resistance is the real component of acoustic impedance and acoustic reactance is the imaginary component
|
|
+ acoustic_resistance
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11504478-n
|
opposition to the flow of sound through a surface; acoustic resistance is the real component of acoustic impedance and acoustic reactance is the imaginary component
|
|
+ actinic_radiation
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11421401-n
|
electromagnetic radiation that can produce photochemical reactions
|
|
+ actinic_ray
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11421401-n
|
electromagnetic radiation that can produce photochemical reactions
|
|
+ activation_energy
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11421822-n
|
the energy that an atomic system must acquire before a process (such as an emission or reaction) can occur
|
|
+ aerosol
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11422597-n
|
a cloud of solid or liquid particles in a gas
|
|
+ aerosolise
|
v
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-01377758-v
|
disperse as an aerosol
|
|
+ aerosolise
|
v
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-01377940-v
|
become dispersed as an aerosol
|
|
+ aerosolize
|
v
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-01377758-v
|
disperse as an aerosol
|
|
+ aerosolize
|
v
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-01377940-v
|
become dispersed as an aerosol
|
|
+ afterglow
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11517898-n
|
a glow sometimes seen in the sky after sunset
|
|
+ agitated
|
a
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00087354-a
|
physically disturbed or set in motion
|
|
+ air_hole
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11423028-n
|
a local region of low pressure or descending air that causes a plane to lose height suddenly
|
|
+ air_pocket
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11423028-n
|
a local region of low pressure or descending air that causes a plane to lose height suddenly
|
|
+ air_pressure
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11429458-n
|
the pressure exerted by the atmosphere
|
|
+ all-mains
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-01027832-a
|
used of a radio receiver that is adaptable to all voltages
|
|
+ alpha_radiation
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11423607-n
|
the radiation of alpha particles during radioactive decay
|
|
+ alpha_ray
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11423607-n
|
the radiation of alpha particles during radioactive decay
|
|
+ alternating_current
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11423952-n
|
an electric current that reverses direction sinusoidally
|
|
+ alternating_electric_current
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11423952-n
|
an electric current that reverses direction sinusoidally
|
|
+ alternative_energy
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11424400-n
|
energy derived from sources that do not use up natural resources or harm the environment
|
|
+ altocumulus
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-09195098-n
|
a cumulus cloud at an intermediate altitude of 2 or 3 miles
|
|
+ altocumulus_cloud
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-09195098-n
|
a cumulus cloud at an intermediate altitude of 2 or 3 miles
|
|
+ altostratus
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-09195235-n
|
a stratus cloud at an intermediate altitude of 2 or 3 miles
|
|
+ altostratus_cloud
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-09195235-n
|
a stratus cloud at an intermediate altitude of 2 or 3 miles
|
|
+ amperage
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11424704-n
|
the strength of an electrical current measured in amperes
|
|
+ amplitude_distortion
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11512144-n
|
distortion that occurs when the output signal does not have a linear relation to the input signal
|
|
+ anechoic
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_property physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02011320-a
|
not having or producing echoes; sound-absorbent
|
|
+ annual_parallax
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11528636-n
|
the parallax of a celestial body using two points in the earth's orbit around the sun as the baseline
|
|
+ apparent_motion
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11425088-n
|
an optical illusion of motion produced by viewing a rapid succession of still pictures of a moving object
|
|
+ apparent_movement
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11425088-n
|
an optical illusion of motion produced by viewing a rapid succession of still pictures of a moving object
|
|
+ arc
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11511523-n
|
electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
|
|
+ arouse
|
v
|
4
|
[ activity drug physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00022686-v
|
cause to be alert and energetic
|
|
+ arterial_pressure
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11430863-n
|
the pressure of the circulating blood on the arteries
|
|
+ artesian
|
a
|
1
|
[ layer physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00098933-a
|
(of water) rising to the surface under internal hydrostatic pressure
|
|
+ atmospheric_electricity
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11476231-n
|
electrical discharges in the atmosphere
|
|
+ atmospheric_phenomenon
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11425580-n
|
a physical phenomenon associated with the atmosphere
|
|
+ atmospheric_pressure
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11429458-n
|
the pressure exerted by the atmosphere
|
|
+ atomic
|
a
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00610532-a
|
(weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
|
|
+ atomic_energy
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11425989-n
|
the energy released by a nuclear reaction
|
|
+ atomic_power
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11426125-n
|
nuclear energy regarded as a source of electricity for the power grid (for civilian use)
|
|
+ attrition
|
n
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11460063-n
|
the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice
|
|
+ aurora
|
n
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11427241-n
|
an atmospheric phenomenon consisting of bands of light caused by charged solar particles following the earth's magnetic lines of force
|
|
+ aurora_australis
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11427501-n
|
the aurora of the southern hemisphere
|
|
+ aurora_borealis
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11427619-n
|
the aurora of the northern hemisphere
|
|
+ auroral
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02649873-a
|
of or relating to the atmospheric phenomenon auroras
|
|
+ back_electromotive_force
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-80000521-n
|
|
|
+ ballistic
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02658188-a
|
relating to or characteristic of the motion of objects moving under their own momentum and the force of gravity
|
|
+ ballistic_trajectory
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11481487-n
|
the trajectory of an object in free flight
|
|
+ ballistics
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11481487-n
|
the trajectory of an object in free flight
|
|
+ barometric_pressure
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11495708-n
|
atmospheric pressure as indicated by a barometer
|
|
+ beam
|
n
|
3
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11428379-n
|
a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
|
|
+ bear_down
|
v
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-01597096-v
|
exert a force with a heavy weight
|
|
+ bear_down_on
|
v
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-01597096-v
|
exert a force with a heavy weight
|
|
+ bedewed
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02547862-a
|
wet with dew
|
|
+ beta_radiation
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11428699-n
|
radiation of beta particles during radioactive decay
|
|
+ beta_ray
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11428699-n
|
radiation of beta particles during radioactive decay
|
|
+ binding_energy
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11429057-n
|
the energy required to separate particles from a molecule or atom or nucleus; equals the mass defect
|
|
+ birefringence
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11503482-n
|
splitting a ray into two parallel rays polarized perpendicularly
|
|
+ birefringent
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02837278-a
|
relating to or characterized by double refraction
|
|
+ black-body_radiation
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11429661-n
|
the electromagnetic radiation that would be radiated from an ideal black body; the distribution of energy in the radiated spectrum of a black body depends only on temperature and is determined by Planck's radiation law
|
|
+ blackbody_radiation
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11429661-n
|
the electromagnetic radiation that would be radiated from an ideal black body; the distribution of energy in the radiated spectrum of a black body depends only on temperature and is determined by Planck's radiation law
|
|
+ blizzard
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11509570-n
|
a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
|
|
+ blood_pressure
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11429968-n
|
the pressure of the circulating blood against the walls of the blood vessels; results from the systole of the left ventricle of the heart; sometimes measured for a quick evaluation of a person's health
|
|
+ blue_jet
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11475067-n
|
atmospheric discharges (lasting 10 msec) bursting from the tops of giant storm clouds in blue cones that widen as they flash upward
|
|
+ bolt
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11519121-n
|
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
|
|
+ bolt_of_lightning
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11519121-n
|
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
|
|
+ boundary_layer
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11431191-n
|
the layer of slower flow of a fluid past a surface
|
|
+ brace
|
v
|
4
|
[ activity drug physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00022686-v
|
cause to be alert and energetic
|
|
+ brighten
|
v
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02771169-v
|
become clear
|
|
+ bring_in
|
v
|
5
|
[ device communicating physical_phenomenon material ]
|
eng-30-02080783-v
|
transmit
|
|
+ brumous
|
a
|
1
|
[ quality physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00461609-a
|
filled or abounding with fog or mist
|
|
+ brush_discharge
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11433297-n
|
discharge between electrodes creating visible streamers of ionized particles
|
|
+ buffeted
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02456530-a
|
pounded or hit repeatedly by storms or adversities
|
|
+ caloric
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02814453-a
|
relating to or associated with heat
|
|
+ capacitance
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11433546-n
|
an electrical phenomenon whereby an electric charge is stored
|
|
+ capacitive
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02678001-a
|
of or relating to capacitance
|
|
+ capacity
|
n
|
7
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11433546-n
|
an electrical phenomenon whereby an electric charge is stored
|
|
+ capillarity
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11433806-n
|
a phenomenon associated with surface tension and resulting in the elevation or depression of liquids in capillaries
|
|
+ capillary
|
a
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02412880-a
|
long and slender with a very small internal diameter
|
|
+ capillary
|
a
|
4
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-80000053-a
|
Pertaining to capillarity.
|
|
+ capillary_action
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11433806-n
|
a phenomenon associated with surface tension and resulting in the elevation or depression of liquids in capillaries
|
|
+ carrier
|
n
|
6
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11501230-n
|
a radio wave that can be modulated in order to transmit a signal
|
|
+ carrier_wave
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11501230-n
|
a radio wave that can be modulated in order to transmit a signal
|
|
+ carry
|
v
|
3
|
[ device communicating physical_phenomenon material ]
|
eng-30-02079933-v
|
transmit or serve as the medium for transmission
|
|
+ cathect
|
v
|
1
|
[ activity drug physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00023380-v
|
inject with libidinal energy
|
|
+ cathode_ray
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11428567-n
|
a beam of electrons emitted by the cathode of an electrical discharge tube
|
|
+ chain_lightning
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11459200-n
|
a form of lightning that moves rapidly in a zigzag path with one end divided (fork-like)
|
|
+ channel
|
v
|
1
|
[ device communicating physical_phenomenon material ]
|
eng-30-02079933-v
|
transmit or serve as the medium for transmission
|
|
+ chaos
|
n
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11434899-n
|
the formless and disordered state of matter before the creation of the cosmos
|
|
+ charge
|
n
|
4
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11435028-n
|
the quantity of unbalanced electricity in a body (either positive or negative) and construed as an excess or deficiency of electrons
|
|
+ charge
|
v
|
23
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00518115-v
|
cause formation of a net electrical charge in or on
|
|
+ chemical_energy
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11438468-n
|
that part of the energy in a substance that can be released by a chemical reaction
|
|
+ chop
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11527767-n
|
the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide)
|
|
+ choppy
|
a
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00305464-a
|
rough with small waves
|
|
+ chromatic_aberration
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11438904-n
|
an optical aberration in which the image has colored fringes
|
|
+ churning
|
a
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00087597-a
|
(of a liquid) agitated vigorously; in a state of turbulence
|
|
+ cirrocumulus
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-09245650-n
|
a cloud at a high altitude consisting of a series of regularly arranged small clouds resembling ripples
|
|
+ cirrocumulus_cloud
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-09245650-n
|
a cloud at a high altitude consisting of a series of regularly arranged small clouds resembling ripples
|
|
+ cirrostratus
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-09245833-n
|
a thin uniform layer of hazy cloud at high altitude
|
|
+ cirrostratus_cloud
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-09245833-n
|
a thin uniform layer of hazy cloud at high altitude
|
|
+ cirrus
|
n
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-09245964-n
|
a wispy white cloud (usually of fine ice crystals) at a high altitude (4 to 8 miles)
|
|
+ cirrus_cloud
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-09245964-n
|
a wispy white cloud (usually of fine ice crystals) at a high altitude (4 to 8 miles)
|
|
+ clear
|
v
|
3
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02771169-v
|
become clear
|
|
+ clear_up
|
v
|
4
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02771169-v
|
become clear
|
|
+ cloud
|
n
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-09247410-n
|
a visible mass of water or ice particles suspended at a considerable altitude
|
|
+ cloud
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11439690-n
|
any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
|
|
+ cloud
|
v
|
3
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02041577-v
|
billow up in the form of a cloud
|
|
+ cloud
|
v
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02770717-v
|
make overcast or cloudy
|
|
+ cloud_bank
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-09247847-n
|
a layer of clouds seen from a distance
|
|
+ cobwebby
|
a
|
1
|
[ cloth physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02413390-a
|
so thin as to transmit light
|
|
+ compartment_pressure
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11495822-n
|
the air pressure maintained in an air-tight compartment (as in an aircraft)
|
|
+ condensate
|
n
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11446242-n
|
atmospheric moisture that has condensed because of cold
|
|
+ condensation
|
n
|
3
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11446242-n
|
atmospheric moisture that has condensed because of cold
|
|
+ condensation_trail
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-09255519-n
|
an artificial cloud created by an aircraft; caused either by condensation due to the reduction in air pressure above the wing surface or by water vapor in the engine exhaust
|
|
+ conduct
|
v
|
5
|
[ device communicating physical_phenomenon material ]
|
eng-30-02079933-v
|
transmit or serve as the medium for transmission
|
|
+ conductance
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11503813-n
|
a material's capacity to conduct electricity; measured as the reciprocal of electrical resistance
|
|
+ conduction
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11512818-n
|
the transmission of heat or electricity or sound
|
|
+ conductive
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00557813-a
|
having the quality or power of conducting heat or electricity or sound; exhibiting conductivity
|
|
+ conductivity
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11512818-n
|
the transmission of heat or electricity or sound
|
|
+ contrail
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-09255519-n
|
an artificial cloud created by an aircraft; caused either by condensation due to the reduction in air pressure above the wing surface or by water vapor in the engine exhaust
|
|
+ convection_cloud
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-80000427-n
|
|
|
+ convective_cloud
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-80000427-n
|
|
|
+ convey
|
v
|
5
|
[ device communicating physical_phenomenon material ]
|
eng-30-02079933-v
|
transmit or serve as the medium for transmission
|
|
+ corona
|
n
|
3
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11440802-n
|
an electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere
|
|
+ corona_discharge
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11440802-n
|
an electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere
|
|
+ corposant
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11440802-n
|
an electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere
|
|
+ corpuscular-radiation_pressure
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11497173-n
|
the minute pressure exerted on a surface normal to the direction of propagation of a wave
|
|
+ corrosion_potential
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-80000436-n
|
|
|
+ cosmic_dust
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11441416-n
|
clouds of particles or gases occurring throughout interstellar space
|
|
+ cosmic_radiation
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11441561-n
|
radiation coming from outside the solar system
|
|
+ cosmic_ray
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11441707-n
|
highly penetrating ionizing radiation of extraterrestrial origin; consisting chiefly of protons and alpha particles; collision with atmospheric particles results in rays and particles of many kinds
|
|
+ countercurrent
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-07404584-n
|
a stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current
|
|
+ crosscurrent
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-07404584-n
|
a stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current
|
|
+ crystal_clear
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00431774-a
|
transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
|
|
+ crystalline
|
a
|
3
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00431774-a
|
transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
|
|
+ cumulonimbus
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-09261772-n
|
a dark cloud of great vertical extent charged with electricity; associated with thunderstorms
|
|
+ cumulonimbus_cloud
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-09261772-n
|
a dark cloud of great vertical extent charged with electricity; associated with thunderstorms
|
|
+ cumulus
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-09261960-n
|
a globular cloud
|
|
+ cumulus_cloud
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-09261960-n
|
a globular cloud
|
|
+ current
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11443532-n
|
a flow of electricity through a conductor
|
|
+ cyclone
|
n
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11443721-n
|
a violent rotating windstorm
|
|
+ DC
|
n
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11447153-n
|
an electric current that flows in one direction steadily
|
|
+ decalescence
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11444371-n
|
phenomenon that occurs when a metal is being heated and there is a sudden slowing in the rate of temperature increase; slowing is caused by a change in the internal crystal structure of the metal
|
|
+ decalescent
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00872715-a
|
absorbing heat without increase in temperature when heated beyond a certain point
|
|
+ detrition
|
n
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11460063-n
|
the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice
|
|
+ dew
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-14834132-n
|
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
|
|
+ dewy
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02547862-a
|
wet with dew
|
|
+ diaphanous
|
a
|
1
|
[ cloth physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02413390-a
|
so thin as to transmit light
|
|
+ diastolic_pressure
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11430659-n
|
the blood pressure (as measured by a sphygmomanometer) after the contraction of the heart while the chambers of the heart refill with blood
|
|
+ dichroism
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11446771-n
|
pleochroism of a crystal so that it exhibits two different colors when viewed from two different directions
|
|
+ dielectric_heating
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11449784-n
|
heating of an insulator by a high-frequency electric field
|
|
+ diffract
|
v
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02029805-v
|
undergo diffraction
|
|
+ diffraction
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11446934-n
|
when light passes sharp edges or goes through narrow slits the rays are deflected and produce fringes of light and dark bands
|
|
+ diffuse_nebula
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-09266790-n
|
a cluster of stars within an intricate cloud of gas and dust
|
|
+ direct_current
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11447153-n
|
an electric current that flows in one direction steadily
|
|
+ direct_electric_current
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11447153-n
|
an electric current that flows in one direction steadily
|
|
+ dirty
|
a
|
12
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00305590-a
|
unpleasantly stormy
|
|
+ discharge
|
n
|
5
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11511523-n
|
electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
|
|
+ distortion
|
n
|
3
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11420139-n
|
an optical phenomenon resulting from the failure of a lens or mirror to produce a good image
|
|
+ distortion
|
n
|
4
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11511765-n
|
a change (usually undesired) in the waveform of an acoustic or analog electrical signal; the difference between two measurements of a signal (as between the input and output signal)
|
|
+ diurnal_parallax
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11528939-n
|
the parallax of a celestial body using two points on the surface of the earth as the earth rotates
|
|
+ Doppler_effect
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11513179-n
|
change in the apparent frequency of a wave as observer and source move toward or away from each other
|
|
+ Doppler_shift
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11513179-n
|
change in the apparent frequency of a wave as observer and source move toward or away from each other
|
|
+ double_refraction
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11503482-n
|
splitting a ray into two parallel rays polarized perpendicularly
|
|
+ drag
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11504898-n
|
the phenomenon of resistance to motion through a fluid
|
|
+ drag_down
|
v
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-01597096-v
|
exert a force with a heavy weight
|
|
+ dust_cloud
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11441980-n
|
a cloud of dust suspended in the air
|
|
+ dust_devil
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11448013-n
|
a miniature whirlwind strong enough to whip dust and leaves and litter into the air
|
|
+ dust_storm
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11448153-n
|
a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand
|
|
+ duster
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11448153-n
|
a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand
|
|
+ echoing
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02009993-a
|
(of sounds) repeating by reflection
|
|
+ elastance
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11433698-n
|
the reciprocal of capacitance
|
|
+ elastic_energy
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11448835-n
|
potential energy that is stored when a body is deformed (as in a coiled spring)
|
|
+ elastic_potential_energy
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11448835-n
|
potential energy that is stored when a body is deformed (as in a coiled spring)
|
|
+ electric_arc
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11511523-n
|
electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
|
|
+ electric_charge
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11435028-n
|
the quantity of unbalanced electricity in a body (either positive or negative) and construed as an excess or deficiency of electrons
|
|
+ electric_current
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11443532-n
|
a flow of electricity through a conductor
|
|
+ electric_discharge
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11511523-n
|
electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
|
|
+ electric_field
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11449658-n
|
a field of force surrounding a charged particle
|
|
+ electric_glow
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11440802-n
|
an electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere
|
|
+ electric_potential
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11493827-n
|
the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts
|
|
+ electric_power
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11449419-n
|
the product of voltage and current
|
|
+ electric_resistance
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11503968-n
|
a material's opposition to the flow of electric current; measured in ohms
|
|
+ electric_storm
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11519253-n
|
a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning
|
|
+ electrical_capacity
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11433546-n
|
an electrical phenomenon whereby an electric charge is stored
|
|
+ electrical_conduction
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11512650-n
|
the passage of electricity through a conductor
|
|
+ electrical_disturbance
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11514288-n
|
electrical signals produced by unwanted sources (atmospherics or receiver noise or unwanted transmitters)
|
|
+ electrical_elastance
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11433698-n
|
the reciprocal of capacitance
|
|
+ electrical_energy
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11450566-n
|
energy made available by the flow of electric charge through a conductor
|
|
+ electrical_phenomenon
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11449002-n
|
a physical phenomenon involving electricity
|
|
+ electrical_power
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11449419-n
|
the product of voltage and current
|
|
+ electrical_resistance
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11503968-n
|
a material's opposition to the flow of electric current; measured in ohms
|
|
+ electrical_storm
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11519253-n
|
a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning
|
|
+ electricity
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11449907-n
|
a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
|
|
+ electricity
|
n
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11450566-n
|
energy made available by the flow of electric charge through a conductor
|
|
+ electromagnetic_interaction
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11516439-n
|
an interaction between charged elementary particles that is intermediate in strength between the strong and weak interactions; mediated by photons
|
|
+ electromagnetic_radiation
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11450869-n
|
radiation consisting of waves of energy associated with electric and magnetic fields resulting from the acceleration of an electric charge
|
|
+ electromagnetic_wave
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11450869-n
|
radiation consisting of waves of energy associated with electric and magnetic fields resulting from the acceleration of an electric charge
|
|
+ electromotive
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02718393-a
|
concerned with or producing electric current
|
|
+ electromotive_force
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11523538-n
|
the rate at which energy is drawn from a source that produces a flow of electricity in a circuit; expressed in volts
|
|
+ electron_beam
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11428379-n
|
a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
|
|
+ electron_radiation
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11428699-n
|
radiation of beta particles during radioactive decay
|
|
+ electrostatic_charge
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11435358-n
|
the electric charge at rest on the surface of an insulated body (which establishes and adjacent electrostatic field)
|
|
+ electrostatic_field
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11435541-n
|
electric field associated with static electric charges
|
|
+ elves
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11474774-n
|
an acronym for emissions of light and very low frequency perturbations due to electromagnetic pulse sources; extremely bright extremely short (less than a msec) electrical flashes forming a huge ring (up to 400 km diameter) in the ionosphere
|
|
+ emf
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11523538-n
|
the rate at which energy is drawn from a source that produces a flow of electricity in a circuit; expressed in volts
|
|
+ energise
|
v
|
2
|
[ activity drug physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00022686-v
|
cause to be alert and energetic
|
|
+ energise
|
v
|
1
|
[ activity physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00559102-v
|
raise to a higher energy level
|
|
+ energize
|
v
|
1
|
[ activity drug physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00022686-v
|
cause to be alert and energetic
|
|
+ energize
|
v
|
2
|
[ activity physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00559102-v
|
raise to a higher energy level
|
|
+ energy
|
n
|
6
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11452079-n
|
any source of usable power
|
|
+ energy
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11452218-n
|
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
|
|
+ energy_level
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11452750-n
|
a definite stable energy that a physical system can have; used especially of the state of electrons in atoms or molecules
|
|
+ energy_of_activation
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11421822-n
|
the energy that an atomic system must acquire before a process (such as an emission or reaction) can occur
|
|
+ energy_state
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11452750-n
|
a definite stable energy that a physical system can have; used especially of the state of electrons in atoms or molecules
|
|
+ equinoctial_storm
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11501864-n
|
a violent rainstorm near the time of an equinox
|
|
+ event
|
n
|
3
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11453860-n
|
a phenomenon located at a single point in space-time; the fundamental observational entity in relativity theory
|
|
+ evoked_potential
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11494076-n
|
the electrical response of the central nervous system produced by an external stimulus
|
|
+ excite
|
v
|
7
|
[ activity physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00559102-v
|
raise to a higher energy level
|
|
+ fata_morgana
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11456615-n
|
a mirage in the Strait of Messina (attributed to the Arthurian sorcerer Morgan le Fay)
|
|
+ field
|
n
|
5
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11456760-n
|
the space around a radiating body within which its electromagnetic oscillations can exert force on another similar body not in contact with it
|
|
+ field_of_force
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11456760-n
|
the space around a radiating body within which its electromagnetic oscillations can exert force on another similar body not in contact with it
|
|
+ filmy
|
a
|
1
|
[ cloth physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02413390-a
|
so thin as to transmit light
|
|
+ firestorm
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11457944-n
|
a storm in which violent winds are drawn into the column of hot air rising over a severely bombed area
|
|
+ flare
|
n
|
7
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11454310-n
|
am unwanted reflection in an optical system (or the fogging of an image that is caused by such a reflection)
|
|
+ flare
|
n
|
6
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11510223-n
|
a sudden eruption of intense high-energy radiation from the sun's surface; associated with sunspots and radio interference
|
|
+ flashover
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11454470-n
|
an unintended electric discharge (as over or around an insulator)
|
|
+ flight
|
n
|
7
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11481334-n
|
the path followed by an object moving through space
|
|
+ float
|
v
|
6
|
[ artefact physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-01514887-v
|
put into the water
|
|
+ float
|
v
|
3
|
[ artefact physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-01874568-v
|
set afloat
|
|
+ float
|
v
|
2
|
[ object artefact aquatics physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-01904293-v
|
be afloat either on or below a liquid surface and not sink to the bottom
|
|
+ floatation
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11527967-n
|
the phenomenon of floating (remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking)
|
|
+ flotation
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11527967-n
|
the phenomenon of floating (remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking)
|
|
+ flux
|
n
|
6
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11477384-n
|
the lines of force surrounding a permanent magnet or a moving charged particle
|
|
+ fog
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11458314-n
|
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
|
|
+ fog_up
|
v
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02771888-v
|
get foggy
|
|
+ fogbank
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11458514-n
|
a large mass of fog on the sea (as seen from a distance)
|
|
+ foggy
|
a
|
3
|
[ quality physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00461609-a
|
filled or abounding with fog or mist
|
|
+ force
|
n
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11458624-n
|
(physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity
|
|
+ force_field
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11456760-n
|
the space around a radiating body within which its electromagnetic oscillations can exert force on another similar body not in contact with it
|
|
+ force_per_unit_area
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11495041-n
|
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
|
|
+ forked_lightning
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11459200-n
|
a form of lightning that moves rapidly in a zigzag path with one end divided (fork-like)
|
|
+ free_burning
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00596358-a
|
(of an electric arc) continuous
|
|
+ free_energy
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11452218-n
|
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
|
|
+ friction
|
n
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11459538-n
|
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
|
|
+ frictional
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02732059-a
|
pertaining to or worked or produced by friction
|
|
+ frictionless
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02732266-a
|
lacking all friction
|
|
+ fringe
|
n
|
3
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11459748-n
|
one of the light or dark bands produced by the interference and diffraction of light
|
|
+ frontal_fog
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-80000518-n
|
|
|
+ fry
|
v
|
1
|
[ facility physical_property physical_phenomenon action ]
|
eng-30-02738241-v
|
be excessively hot
|
|
+ fume
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11508092-n
|
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
|
|
+ fume
|
v
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon action ]
|
eng-30-02767922-v
|
emit a cloud of fine particles
|
|
+ fundamental_interaction
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11516113-n
|
(physics) the transfer of energy between elementary particles or between an elementary particle and a field or between fields; mediated by gauge bosons
|
|
+ gamma_radiation
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11463073-n
|
electromagnetic radiation emitted during radioactive decay and having an extremely short wavelength
|
|
+ gamma_ray
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11463073-n
|
electromagnetic radiation emitted during radioactive decay and having an extremely short wavelength
|
|
+ gas_pressure
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11494935-n
|
the pressure exerted by a gas
|
|
+ gaseous_nebula
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-09266790-n
|
a cluster of stars within an intricate cloud of gas and dust
|
|
+ gauze-like
|
a
|
1
|
[ cloth physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02413390-a
|
so thin as to transmit light
|
|
+ gauzy
|
a
|
1
|
[ cloth physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02413390-a
|
so thin as to transmit light
|
|
+ geocentric_parallax
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11528939-n
|
the parallax of a celestial body using two points on the surface of the earth as the earth rotates
|
|
+ geothermal
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02735669-a
|
of or relating to the heat in the interior of the earth
|
|
+ geothermal_energy
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11466337-n
|
energy derived from the heat in the interior of the earth
|
|
+ geothermally
|
r
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00127952-r
|
by means of heat from the interior of the earth
|
|
+ geothermic
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02735669-a
|
of or relating to the heat in the interior of the earth
|
|
+ gossamer
|
a
|
2
|
[ cloth physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02413390-a
|
so thin as to transmit light
|
|
+ gravitational_field
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11464027-n
|
a field of force surrounding a body of finite mass
|
|
+ gravitational_interaction
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11516659-n
|
a weak interaction between particles that results from their mass; mediated by gravitons
|
|
+ gravity-assist
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11481627-n
|
(spaceflight) a trajectory that passes close to a planetary body in order to gain energy from its gravitational field
|
|
+ greenhouse
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-03070101-a
|
of or relating to or caused by the greenhouse effect
|
|
+ greenhouse_effect
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11461268-n
|
warming that results when solar radiation is trapped by the atmosphere; caused by atmospheric gases that allow sunshine to pass through but absorb heat that is radiated back from the warmed surface of the earth
|
|
+ greenhouse_warming
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11461268-n
|
warming that results when solar radiation is trapped by the atmosphere; caused by atmospheric gases that allow sunshine to pass through but absorb heat that is radiated back from the warmed surface of the earth
|
|
+ grinding
|
n
|
3
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11460063-n
|
the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice
|
|
+ ground_wave
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11500458-n
|
a radio wave propagated on or near the earth's surface
|
|
+ gun_smoke
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11464926-n
|
smoke created by the firing of guns
|
|
+ hailstorm
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11465688-n
|
a storm during which hail falls
|
|
+ hairlike
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02412880-a
|
long and slender with a very small internal diameter
|
|
+ halo
|
n
|
3
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11487424-n
|
a circle of light around the sun or moon
|
|
+ haze
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11465888-n
|
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
|
|
+ haze
|
v
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02772202-v
|
become hazy, dull, or cloudy
|
|
+ hazily
|
r
|
1
|
[ quality physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00354425-r
|
through a haze
|
|
+ hazy
|
a
|
1
|
[ quality physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00461609-a
|
filled or abounding with fog or mist
|
|
+ head
|
n
|
6
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11495607-n
|
the pressure exerted by a fluid
|
|
+ heat
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11466043-n
|
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
|
|
+ heat
|
v
|
4
|
[ facility physical_property physical_phenomenon action ]
|
eng-30-00372665-v
|
gain heat or get hot
|
|
+ heat_energy
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11466043-n
|
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
|
|
+ heat_of_condensation
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11471359-n
|
heat liberated by a unit mass of gas at its boiling point as it condenses into a liquid
|
|
+ heat_of_dissociation
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11470621-n
|
the heat required for a fluid substance to break up into simpler constituents
|
|
+ heat_of_formation
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11470765-n
|
the heat evolved or absorbed during the formation of one mole of a substance from its component elements
|
|
+ heat_of_fusion
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11471578-n
|
heat absorbed by a unit mass of a solid at its melting point in order to convert the solid into a liquid at the same temperature
|
|
+ heat_of_solidification
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11471828-n
|
heat liberated by a unit mass of liquid at its freezing point when it solidifies
|
|
+ heat_of_solution
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11470933-n
|
the heat evolved or absorbed when one mole of a substance is dissolved in a large volume of a solvent
|
|
+ heat_of_sublimation
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11471977-n
|
heat absorbed by a unit mass of material when it changes from a solid to a gaseous state
|
|
+ heat_of_transformation
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11471097-n
|
heat absorbed or radiated during a change of phase at a constant temperature and pressure
|
|
+ heat_of_vaporisation
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11472131-n
|
heat absorbed by a unit mass of a material at its boiling point in order to convert the material into a gas at the same temperature
|
|
+ heat_of_vaporization
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11472131-n
|
heat absorbed by a unit mass of a material at its boiling point in order to convert the material into a gas at the same temperature
|
|
+ heat_up
|
v
|
1
|
[ facility physical_property physical_phenomenon action ]
|
eng-30-00372665-v
|
gain heat or get hot
|
|
+ heliocentric_parallax
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11528636-n
|
the parallax of a celestial body using two points in the earth's orbit around the sun as the baseline
|
|
+ Hertzian_wave
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11451310-n
|
an electromagnetic wave generated by oscillations in an electric circuit
|
|
+ hi-fi
|
a
|
1
|
[ quality physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00022680-a
|
characterized by minimal distortion in sound reproduction
|
|
+ high_clouds
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-80000428-n
|
|
|
+ high-energy
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02742564-a
|
of or relating to elementary particles having energies of hundreds of thousands of electron volts
|
|
+ high-fidelity
|
a
|
1
|
[ quality physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00022680-a
|
characterized by minimal distortion in sound reproduction
|
|
+ horizontal_parallax
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11529158-n
|
the maximum parallax observed when the celestial body is at the horizon
|
|
+ hot_up
|
v
|
1
|
[ facility physical_property physical_phenomenon action ]
|
eng-30-00372665-v
|
gain heat or get hot
|
|
+ hurricane
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11467018-n
|
a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving a 73-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)
|
|
+ hydrostatic_head
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11496296-n
|
the pressure at a given point in a liquid measured in terms of the vertical height of a column of the liquid needed to produce the same pressure
|
|
+ hypertonicity
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-14576690-n
|
(of a solution) the extent to which a solution has a higher osmotic pressure than some other
|
|
+ hypotensive
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-01599228-a
|
having abnormally low blood pressure
|
|
+ hypotonic
|
a
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00895276-a
|
(of a solution) having a lower osmotic pressure than a comparison solution
|
|
+ hypotonicity
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-14576860-n
|
(of a solution) the extent to which a solution has a lower osmotic pressure than some other
|
|
+ hysteresis
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11467318-n
|
the lagging of an effect behind its cause; especially the phenomenon in which the magnetic induction of a ferromagnetic material lags behind the changing magnetic field
|
|
+ ice_fog
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11467543-n
|
a dense winter fog containing ice particles
|
|
+ ice_storm
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11467650-n
|
a storm with freezing rain that leaves everything glazed with ice
|
|
+ impart
|
v
|
3
|
[ device communicating physical_phenomenon material ]
|
eng-30-02079933-v
|
transmit or serve as the medium for transmission
|
|
+ impedance
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11503968-n
|
a material's opposition to the flow of electric current; measured in ohms
|
|
+ incidence
|
n
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11467996-n
|
the striking of a light beam on a surface
|
|
+ incident
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02987623-a
|
falling or striking of light rays on something
|
|
+ induce
|
v
|
5
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-01737417-v
|
produce electric current by electrostatic or magnetic processes
|
|
+ induct
|
v
|
4
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-01737417-v
|
produce electric current by electrostatic or magnetic processes
|
|
+ inductance
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11468172-n
|
an electrical phenomenon whereby an electromotive force (EMF) is generated in a closed circuit by a change in the flow of current
|
|
+ induction
|
n
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11468172-n
|
an electrical phenomenon whereby an electromotive force (EMF) is generated in a closed circuit by a change in the flow of current
|
|
+ infrared
|
n
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11469481-n
|
electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light but shorter than radio waves
|
|
+ infrared_emission
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11469481-n
|
electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light but shorter than radio waves
|
|
+ infrared_light
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11469481-n
|
electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light but shorter than radio waves
|
|
+ infrared_radiation
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11469481-n
|
electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light but shorter than radio waves
|
|
+ infrasonic
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00174879-a
|
having frequencies below those of audible sound
|
|
+ insolation
|
n
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11509968-n
|
incident solar radiation
|
|
+ instantaneous_sound_pressure
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11497378-n
|
the difference between the instantaneous pressure at a point in a sound field and the average pressure at that point
|
|
+ interaction
|
n
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11516113-n
|
(physics) the transfer of energy between elementary particles or between an elementary particle and a field or between fields; mediated by gauge bosons
|
|
+ interfacial_surface_tension
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11518168-n
|
surface tension at the surface separating two non-miscible liquids
|
|
+ interfacial_tension
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11518168-n
|
surface tension at the surface separating two non-miscible liquids
|
|
+ interference_fringe
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11459748-n
|
one of the light or dark bands produced by the interference and diffraction of light
|
|
+ interreflection
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11469827-n
|
reciprocal reflection between two reflecting surfaces
|
|
+ interrupt
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11447532-n
|
a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out
|
|
+ intraocular_pressure
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11496503-n
|
pressure exerted by the fluids inside the eyeball; regulated by resistance to the outward flow of aqueous humor
|
|
+ inversion
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11461563-n
|
the layer of air near the earth is cooler than an overlying layer
|
|
+ ion_beam
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11486049-n
|
a beam of ions moving in the same direction at the same speed
|
|
+ ionic_beam
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11486049-n
|
a beam of ions moving in the same direction at the same speed
|
|
+ ionizing_radiation
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11437577-n
|
high-energy radiation capable of producing ionization in substances through which it passes
|
|
+ ionospheric_wave
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11500349-n
|
a sky wave that is reflected by the ionosphere
|
|
+ IOP
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11496503-n
|
pressure exerted by the fluids inside the eyeball; regulated by resistance to the outward flow of aqueous humor
|
|
+ jet
|
n
|
4
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11475067-n
|
atmospheric discharges (lasting 10 msec) bursting from the tops of giant storm clouds in blue cones that widen as they flash upward
|
|
+ juice
|
n
|
3
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11470348-n
|
electric current
|
|
+ K.E.
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11470492-n
|
the mechanical energy that a body has by virtue of its motion
|
|
+ kinetic_energy
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11470492-n
|
the mechanical energy that a body has by virtue of its motion
|
|
+ latent_heat
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11471097-n
|
heat absorbed or radiated during a change of phase at a constant temperature and pressure
|
|
+ leverage
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11473138-n
|
the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
|
|
+ light_up
|
v
|
3
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02771169-v
|
become clear
|
|
+ lightning
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11475279-n
|
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
|
|
+ limpid
|
a
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00431774-a
|
transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
|
|
+ line
|
n
|
6
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11474637-n
|
a single frequency (or very narrow band) of radiation in a spectrum
|
|
+ line_storm
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11501864-n
|
a violent rainstorm near the time of an equinox
|
|
+ load
|
n
|
5
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11449561-n
|
the power output of a generator or power plant
|
|
+ long_wave
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11507511-n
|
a radio wave with a wavelength longer than a kilometer (a frequency below 300 kilohertz)
|
|
+ lucid
|
a
|
4
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00431774-a
|
transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
|
|
+ luminous_energy
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11476939-n
|
the energy associated with visible light
|
|
+ magnetic_field
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11477384-n
|
the lines of force surrounding a permanent magnet or a moving charged particle
|
|
+ magnetic_flux
|
n
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11477384-n
|
the lines of force surrounding a permanent magnet or a moving charged particle
|
|
+ magnetic_resonance
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11478682-n
|
resonance of electrons or atoms or molecules or nuclei to radiation frequencies as a result of space quantization in a magnetic field
|
|
+ magnetosphere
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11477041-n
|
the magnetic field of a planet; the volume around the planet in which charged particles are subject more to the planet's magnetic field than to the solar magnetic field
|
|
+ mare's_tail
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-09347116-n
|
a long narrow flowing cirrus cloud
|
|
+ mechanical_energy
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11482013-n
|
energy in a mechanical form
|
|
+ mechanical_phenomenon
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11480698-n
|
a physical phenomenon associated with the equilibrium or motion of objects
|
|
+ medium_wave
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11507321-n
|
a radio wave with a wavelength between 100 and 1000 meters (a frequency between 300 kilohertz and 3000 kilohertz)
|
|
+ meteor_shower
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11507000-n
|
a transient shower of meteors when a meteor swarm enters the earth's atmosphere
|
|
+ meteor_stream
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11507000-n
|
a transient shower of meteors when a meteor swarm enters the earth's atmosphere
|
|
+ micro-cook
|
v
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00321936-v
|
cook or heat in a microwave oven
|
|
+ microwave
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11482312-n
|
a short electromagnetic wave (longer than infrared but shorter than radio waves); used for radar and microwave ovens and for transmitting telephone, facsimile, video and data
|
|
+ microwave
|
v
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00321936-v
|
cook or heat in a microwave oven
|
|
+ midnight_sun
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11482579-n
|
the sun visible at midnight (inside the Arctic or Antarctic Circles)
|
|
+ mirage
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11484375-n
|
an optical illusion in which atmospheric refraction by a layer of hot air distorts or inverts reflections of distant objects
|
|
+ mist
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11482706-n
|
a thin fog with condensation near the ground
|
|
+ mist
|
v
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00361495-v
|
become covered with mist
|
|
+ mist
|
v
|
3
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-01373303-v
|
spray finely or cover with mist
|
|
+ mist_over
|
v
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00361495-v
|
become covered with mist
|
|
+ mistily
|
r
|
1
|
[ quality physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00403052-r
|
in a misty manner
|
|
+ misty
|
a
|
1
|
[ quality physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00461609-a
|
filled or abounding with fog or mist
|
|
+ mother-of-pearl_cloud
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-09364582-n
|
a luminous iridescent cloud at a high altitude that may be seen when the sun is a few degrees below the horizon
|
|
+ motion
|
n
|
7
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11425088-n
|
an optical illusion of motion produced by viewing a rapid succession of still pictures of a moving object
|
|
+ movement
|
n
|
7
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11425088-n
|
an optical illusion of motion produced by viewing a rapid succession of still pictures of a moving object
|
|
+ mushroom
|
n
|
4
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11442073-n
|
a large cloud of rubble and dust shaped like a mushroom and rising into the sky after an explosion (especially of a nuclear bomb)
|
|
+ mushroom_cloud
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11442073-n
|
a large cloud of rubble and dust shaped like a mushroom and rising into the sky after an explosion (especially of a nuclear bomb)
|
|
+ mushroom-shaped_cloud
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11442073-n
|
a large cloud of rubble and dust shaped like a mushroom and rising into the sky after an explosion (especially of a nuclear bomb)
|
|
+ mutual_induction
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11468442-n
|
generation of electromotive forces in each other by two adjacent circuits
|
|
+ nacreous_cloud
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-09364582-n
|
a luminous iridescent cloud at a high altitude that may be seen when the sun is a few degrees below the horizon
|
|
+ nebula
|
n
|
3
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-09366940-n
|
an immense cloud of gas (mainly hydrogen) and dust in interstellar space
|
|
+ nebule
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-09367137-n
|
a small cloud
|
|
+ negative_charge
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11436019-n
|
having a surplus of electrons; having a lower electric potential
|
|
+ neutron_radiation
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11487298-n
|
radiation of neutrons (as by a neutron bomb)
|
|
+ nimbostratus
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-80000426-n
|
|
|
+ nimbus
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-09371686-n
|
a dark grey cloud bearing rain
|
|
+ nimbus_cloud
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-09371686-n
|
a dark grey cloud bearing rain
|
|
+ NMR
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11478898-n
|
resonance of protons to radiation in a magnetic field
|
|
+ nonlinear_distortion
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11512144-n
|
distortion that occurs when the output signal does not have a linear relation to the input signal
|
|
+ nonparticulate_radiation
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11450869-n
|
radiation consisting of waves of energy associated with electric and magnetic fields resulting from the acceleration of an electric charge
|
|
+ nonreflecting
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02008380-a
|
not capable of physical reflection
|
|
+ nonreflective
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02008380-a
|
not capable of physical reflection
|
|
+ nonthermal
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02814758-a
|
not involving heat
|
|
+ noreaster
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11462951-n
|
a storm blowing from the northeast
|
|
+ normotensive
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-01599340-a
|
having normal blood pressure
|
|
+ northeast
|
a
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-01601763-a
|
coming from the northeast
|
|
+ northeaster
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11462951-n
|
a storm blowing from the northeast
|
|
+ northeasterly
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-01601763-a
|
coming from the northeast
|
|
+ northern_lights
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11427619-n
|
the aurora of the northern hemisphere
|
|
+ nuclear
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00610532-a
|
(weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
|
|
+ nuclear_energy
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11425989-n
|
the energy released by a nuclear reaction
|
|
+ nuclear_magnetic_resonance
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11478898-n
|
resonance of protons to radiation in a magnetic field
|
|
+ nuclear_power
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11426125-n
|
nuclear energy regarded as a source of electricity for the power grid (for civilian use)
|
|
+ nuclear_resonance
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11478514-n
|
the resonance absorption of a gamma ray by a nucleus identical to the nucleus that emitted the gamma ray
|
|
+ nuke
|
v
|
3
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00321936-v
|
cook or heat in a microwave oven
|
|
+ ohmage
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11504225-n
|
the ohmic resistance of a conductor
|
|
+ ohmic_resistance
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11503968-n
|
a material's opposition to the flow of electric current; measured in ohms
|
|
+ oil_pressure
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11496746-n
|
pressure that keeps oil on the moving parts of an internal-combustion engine
|
|
+ opacity
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11490058-n
|
the phenomenon of not permitting the passage of electromagnetic radiation
|
|
+ optical_aberration
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11420139-n
|
an optical phenomenon resulting from the failure of a lens or mirror to produce a good image
|
|
+ optical_illusion
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11490463-n
|
an optical phenomenon that results in a false or deceptive visual impression
|
|
+ optical_opacity
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11490257-n
|
opacity to light
|
|
+ optical_phenomenon
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11490638-n
|
a physical phenomenon related to or involving light
|
|
+ osmotic_pressure
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11496881-n
|
(physical chemistry) the pressure exerted by a solution necessary to prevent osmosis into that solution when it is separated from the pure solvent by a semipermeable membrane
|
|
+ overcast
|
v
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02770717-v
|
make overcast or cloudy
|
|
+ overpressure
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11495964-n
|
a transient air pressure greater than the surrounding atmospheric pressure
|
|
+ P.E.
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11494472-n
|
the mechanical energy that a body has by virtue of its position; stored energy
|
|
+ parallax
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11528225-n
|
the apparent displacement of an object as seen from two different points that are not on a line with the object
|
|
+ parhelic_circle
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11487533-n
|
a luminous halo parallel to the horizon at the altitude of the sun; caused by ice crystals in the atmosphere
|
|
+ parhelic_ring
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11487533-n
|
a luminous halo parallel to the horizon at the altitude of the sun; caused by ice crystals in the atmosphere
|
|
+ particle_beam
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11485907-n
|
a collimated flow of particles (atoms or electrons or molecules)
|
|
+ pea_soup
|
n
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11490934-n
|
a heavy thick yellow fog
|
|
+ pea-souper
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11490934-n
|
a heavy thick yellow fog
|
|
+ pellucid
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00431774-a
|
transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
|
|
+ perk_up
|
v
|
2
|
[ activity drug physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00022686-v
|
cause to be alert and energetic
|
|
+ photoconduction
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11409689-n
|
change in the electrical conductivity of a substance as a result of absorbing electromagnetic radiation
|
|
+ photoconductive
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02827413-a
|
of or relating to photoconductivity
|
|
+ photoconductivity
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11409689-n
|
change in the electrical conductivity of a substance as a result of absorbing electromagnetic radiation
|
|
+ photovoltaic
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02827662-a
|
producing a voltage when exposed to radiant energy (especially light)
|
|
+ pipe_in
|
v
|
2
|
[ device communicating physical_phenomenon material ]
|
eng-30-02080652-v
|
bring in through pipes
|
|
+ plane-polarized
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02779960-a
|
(of a moving wave) vibrating in a single plane
|
|
+ planetary_nebula
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-09394797-n
|
a nebula that was once thought to be a star with its planets but is now thought to be a very hot star surrounded by an expanding envelope of ionized gases that emit a fluorescent glow because of intense radiation from the star
|
|
+ pleochroic
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-03007149-a
|
of or relating to or having pleochroism
|
|
+ pleochroism
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11491619-n
|
the phenomenon of different colors appearing when certain crystals are viewed from different directions
|
|
+ pocket
|
n
|
6
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11423028-n
|
a local region of low pressure or descending air that causes a plane to lose height suddenly
|
|
+ pogonip
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11467543-n
|
a dense winter fog containing ice particles
|
|
+ polarisation
|
n
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11492014-n
|
the phenomenon in which waves of light or other radiation are restricted in direction of vibration
|
|
+ polarization
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11492014-n
|
the phenomenon in which waves of light or other radiation are restricted in direction of vibration
|
|
+ positive_charge
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11435871-n
|
having a deficiency of electrons; having a higher electric potential
|
|
+ potential
|
n
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11493827-n
|
the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts
|
|
+ potential_difference
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11493827-n
|
the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts
|
|
+ potential_drop
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11493827-n
|
the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts
|
|
+ potential_energy
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11494472-n
|
the mechanical energy that a body has by virtue of its position; stored energy
|
|
+ power
|
n
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11453016-n
|
(physics) the rate of doing work; measured in watts (= joules/second)
|
|
+ power
|
v
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-01181559-v
|
supply the force or power for the functioning of
|
|
+ press
|
v
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-01447257-v
|
exert pressure or force to or upon
|
|
+ press_down_on
|
v
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-01597096-v
|
exert a force with a heavy weight
|
|
+ pressure
|
n
|
7
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11429458-n
|
the pressure exerted by the atmosphere
|
|
+ pressure
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11495041-n
|
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
|
|
+ pressure_level
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11495041-n
|
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
|
|
+ pressurise
|
v
|
3
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00403149-v
|
increase the pressure in or of
|
|
+ pressurise
|
v
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00403401-v
|
maintain a certain pressure
|
|
+ pressurise
|
v
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00403609-v
|
increase the pressure on a gas or liquid
|
|
+ pressurize
|
v
|
3
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00403149-v
|
increase the pressure in or of
|
|
+ pressurize
|
v
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00403401-v
|
maintain a certain pressure
|
|
+ pressurize
|
v
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00403609-v
|
increase the pressure on a gas or liquid
|
|
+ project
|
v
|
5
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02180747-v
|
cause to be heard
|
|
+ projection
|
n
|
7
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11512331-n
|
the acoustic phenomenon that gives sound a penetrating quality
|
|
+ propagate
|
v
|
3
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-01436139-v
|
transmit
|
|
+ propagate
|
v
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02085573-v
|
travel through the air
|
|
+ propagation
|
n
|
3
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11512992-n
|
the movement of a wave through a medium
|
|
+ proton_magnetic_resonance
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11478898-n
|
resonance of protons to radiation in a magnetic field
|
|
+ purchase
|
n
|
4
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11473138-n
|
the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
|
|
+ pyroelectric
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-03106005-a
|
relating to or exhibiting pyroelectricity
|
|
+ pyroelectrical
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-03106005-a
|
relating to or exhibiting pyroelectricity
|
|
+ pyroelectricity
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11435661-n
|
generation of an electric charge on certain crystals (such as tourmaline) as a result of a change in temperature
|
|
+ radiant_energy
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11499091-n
|
energy that is transmitted in the form of (electromagnetic) radiation; energy that exists in the absence of matter
|
|
+ radiate
|
v
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02767116-v
|
send out rays or waves
|
|
+ radiation
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11499284-n
|
energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles
|
|
+ radiation_field
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11477582-n
|
a field that represents the energy lost from the radiator to space
|
|
+ radiation_fog
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-80000519-n
|
|
|
+ radiation_pressure
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11497173-n
|
the minute pressure exerted on a surface normal to the direction of propagation of a wave
|
|
+ radio
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02953847-a
|
indicating radiation or radioactivity
|
|
+ radio_emission
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11499817-n
|
an electromagnetic wave with a wavelength between 0.5 cm to 30,000 m
|
|
+ radio_radiation
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11499817-n
|
an electromagnetic wave with a wavelength between 0.5 cm to 30,000 m
|
|
+ radio_signal
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11500570-n
|
a radio wave used to transmit and receive messages
|
|
+ radio_wave
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11499817-n
|
an electromagnetic wave with a wavelength between 0.5 cm to 30,000 m
|
|
+ radio-opacity
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11490335-n
|
opacity to X-rays or other radiation
|
|
+ radio-opaque
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00434838-a
|
not transparent to X-rays or other forms of radiation
|
|
+ radiopacity
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11490335-n
|
opacity to X-rays or other radiation
|
|
+ radiopaque
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00434838-a
|
not transparent to X-rays or other forms of radiation
|
|
+ rain_cloud
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-09371686-n
|
a dark grey cloud bearing rain
|
|
+ rainstorm
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11501737-n
|
a storm with rain
|
|
+ ray
|
n
|
4
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11428379-n
|
a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
|
|
+ reactance
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11504313-n
|
opposition to the flow of electric current resulting from inductance and capacitance (rather than resistance)
|
|
+ red_sprites
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11475992-n
|
atmospheric electricity (lasting 10 msec) appearing as globular flashes of red (pink to blood-red) light rising to heights of 60 miles (sometimes seen together with elves)
|
|
+ red-hot
|
a
|
4
|
[ physical_property physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-01249768-a
|
glowing red with heat
|
|
+ reechoing
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02009993-a
|
(of sounds) repeating by reflection
|
|
+ reflection
|
n
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11503060-n
|
the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface
|
|
+ reflexion
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11503060-n
|
the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface
|
|
+ refloat
|
v
|
1
|
[ artefact physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-01875036-v
|
set afloat again
|
|
+ refract
|
v
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02111838-v
|
subject to refraction
|
|
+ refractile
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02788005-a
|
of or relating to or capable of refraction
|
|
+ refraction
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11503287-n
|
the change in direction of a propagating wave (light or sound) when passing from one medium to another
|
|
+ refractive
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02788005-a
|
of or relating to or capable of refraction
|
|
+ resistance
|
n
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11503644-n
|
any mechanical force that tends to retard or oppose motion
|
|
+ resistance
|
n
|
3
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11503968-n
|
a material's opposition to the flow of electric current; measured in ohms
|
|
+ resistive
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-03110183-a
|
exhibiting or relating to electrical resistance
|
|
+ resistivity
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11503968-n
|
a material's opposition to the flow of electric current; measured in ohms
|
|
+ resolution
|
n
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11505769-n
|
the ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the angular separation of images that are close together
|
|
+ resolution
|
n
|
7
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11505952-n
|
(computer science) the number of pixels per square inch on a computer-generated display; the greater the resolution, the better the picture
|
|
+ resolving_power
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11505769-n
|
the ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the angular separation of images that are close together
|
|
+ resonance
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11478299-n
|
an excited state of a stable particle causing a sharp maximum in the probability of absorption of electromagnetic radiation
|
|
+ rest_energy
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11453210-n
|
the energy equivalent to the mass of a particle at rest in an inertial frame of reference; equal to the rest mass times the square of the speed of light
|
|
+ resting_potential
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11494287-n
|
the potential difference between the two sides of the membrane of a nerve cell when the cell is not conducting an impulse
|
|
+ retarding_force
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11504898-n
|
the phenomenon of resistance to motion through a fluid
|
|
+ retransmit
|
v
|
1
|
[ device communicating physical_phenomenon material ]
|
eng-30-02080924-v
|
transmit again
|
|
+ reverse_lightning
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11475067-n
|
atmospheric discharges (lasting 10 msec) bursting from the tops of giant storm clouds in blue cones that widen as they flash upward
|
|
+ rip
|
n
|
3
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-07404584-n
|
a stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current
|
|
+ riptide
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-07404584-n
|
a stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current
|
|
+ roentgen_ray
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11527177-n
|
electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target
|
|
+ roiled
|
a
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00087597-a
|
(of a liquid) agitated vigorously; in a state of turbulence
|
|
+ roiling
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00087597-a
|
(of a liquid) agitated vigorously; in a state of turbulence
|
|
+ roily
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00087597-a
|
(of a liquid) agitated vigorously; in a state of turbulence
|
|
+ rubbing
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11459538-n
|
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
|
|
+ Saint_Elmo's_fire
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11440802-n
|
an electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere
|
|
+ Saint_Elmo's_light
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11440802-n
|
an electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere
|
|
+ Saint_Ulmo's_fire
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11440802-n
|
an electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere
|
|
+ Saint_Ulmo's_light
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11440802-n
|
an electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere
|
|
+ sandstorm
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11448153-n
|
a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand
|
|
+ sea-level_pressure
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11496157-n
|
the atmospheric pressure reduced by a formula to the pressure at sea level
|
|
+ see-through
|
a
|
1
|
[ cloth physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02413390-a
|
so thin as to transmit light
|
|
+ self-induced
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02795013-a
|
produced by electrical self-induction
|
|
+ self-induction
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11468578-n
|
generation of an electromotive force (EMF) in a circuit by changing the current in that circuit; usually measured in henries
|
|
+ sent
|
a
|
1
|
[ change_of_state business device instrumentality communicating communicator physical_phenomenon material ]
|
eng-30-02109448-a
|
caused or enabled to go or be conveyed or transmitted
|
|
+ separation_energy
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11429057-n
|
the energy required to separate particles from a molecule or atom or nucleus; equals the mass defect
|
|
+ sheer
|
a
|
4
|
[ cloth physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02413390-a
|
so thin as to transmit light
|
|
+ short_wave
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11507174-n
|
a radio wave with a wavelength less than 100 meters (a frequency greater than 3 megahertz)
|
|
+ signal
|
n
|
3
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11447319-n
|
an electric quantity (voltage or current or field strength) whose modulation represents coded information about the source from which it comes
|
|
+ silver_storm
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11467650-n
|
a storm with freezing rain that leaves everything glazed with ice
|
|
+ sirocco
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11448153-n
|
a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand
|
|
+ skin_effect
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11507797-n
|
the tendency of high-frequency alternating current to distribute near the surface of a conductor
|
|
+ sky_wave
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11500122-n
|
a radio wave that is reflected back to earth by the ionosphere or a communications satellite; permits transmission around the curve of the earth's surface
|
|
+ smoke
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11508092-n
|
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
|
|
+ smoke
|
v
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon action ]
|
eng-30-02767922-v
|
emit a cloud of fine particles
|
|
+ smoke-filled
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon action ]
|
eng-30-02234388-a
|
containing smoke
|
|
+ smoky
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon action ]
|
eng-30-02233927-a
|
marked by or emitting or filled with smoke
|
|
+ smother
|
n
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11508303-n
|
a stifling cloud of smoke
|
|
+ snowstorm
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11509570-n
|
a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
|
|
+ solar_energy
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11509697-n
|
energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy
|
|
+ solar_flare
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11510223-n
|
a sudden eruption of intense high-energy radiation from the sun's surface; associated with sunspots and radio interference
|
|
+ solar_halo
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11487533-n
|
a luminous halo parallel to the horizon at the altitude of the sun; caused by ice crystals in the atmosphere
|
|
+ solar_magnetic_field
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11477269-n
|
the magnetic field of the sun
|
|
+ solar_parallax
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11529441-n
|
the angle subtended by the mean equatorial radius of the Earth at a distance of one astronomical unit
|
|
+ solar_power
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11509697-n
|
energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy
|
|
+ solar_prominence
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11510411-n
|
large eruptions of luminous hydrogen gas that rise thousands of kilometers above the chromosphere
|
|
+ solar_radiation
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11510067-n
|
radiation from the sun
|
|
+ solar_wind
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11510571-n
|
a stream of protons moving radially from the sun
|
|
+ sonic
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00175528-a
|
(of speed) having or caused by speed approximately equal to that of sound in air at sea level
|
|
+ sonic_barrier
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11505057-n
|
the increase in aerodynamic drag as an airplane approaches the speed of sound
|
|
+ sound
|
n
|
3
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11480930-n
|
mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium
|
|
+ sound_barrier
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11505057-n
|
the increase in aerodynamic drag as an airplane approaches the speed of sound
|
|
+ sound_pressure
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11497378-n
|
the difference between the instantaneous pressure at a point in a sound field and the average pressure at that point
|
|
+ sound_projection
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11512331-n
|
the acoustic phenomenon that gives sound a penetrating quality
|
|
+ soundproof
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-01775420-a
|
impervious to, or not penetrable by, sound
|
|
+ southern_lights
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11427501-n
|
the aurora of the southern hemisphere
|
|
+ spark
|
n
|
3
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11511523-n
|
electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
|
|
+ specific_heat
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11472352-n
|
the heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of a substance one degree centigrade
|
|
+ spherical_aberration
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11513761-n
|
an optical aberration resulting in a distorted image
|
|
+ sprites
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11475992-n
|
atmospheric electricity (lasting 10 msec) appearing as globular flashes of red (pink to blood-red) light rising to heights of 60 miles (sometimes seen together with elves)
|
|
+ St._Elmo's_fire
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11440802-n
|
an electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere
|
|
+ stellar_parallax
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11528841-n
|
the heliocentric parallax of a star
|
|
+ stimulate
|
v
|
4
|
[ activity drug physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00022686-v
|
cause to be alert and energetic
|
|
+ storm
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11462526-n
|
a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
|
|
+ storm
|
v
|
4
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02769900-v
|
blow hard
|
|
+ storm
|
v
|
3
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02770170-v
|
rain, hail, or snow hard and be very windy, often with thunder or lightning
|
|
+ storm_cloud
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-09445910-n
|
a heavy dark cloud presaging rain or a storm
|
|
+ storm-beaten
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00681019-a
|
damaged by storm
|
|
+ storm-tossed
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02456530-a
|
pounded or hit repeatedly by storms or adversities
|
|
+ stormbound
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00559120-a
|
delayed or confined or cut off by a storm
|
|
+ stormproof
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-01886139-a
|
protected against or able to withstand storms
|
|
+ stormy
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00303727-a
|
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
|
|
+ stratus
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-09448251-n
|
a large dark low cloud
|
|
+ stratus_cloud
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-09448251-n
|
a large dark low cloud
|
|
+ subsonic
|
a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00175719-a
|
(of speed) less than that of sound in a designated medium
|
|
+ suction
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11517494-n
|
a force over an area produced by a pressure difference
|
|
+ suction
|
v
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon activity ]
|
eng-30-00073584-v
|
empty or clean (a body cavity) by the force of suction
|
|
+ suction
|
v
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon activity ]
|
eng-30-01854679-v
|
remove or draw away by the force of suction
|
|
+ sun-ray
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11522206-n
|
a ray of artificial ultraviolet light from a sunray lamp
|
|
+ sunray
|
n
|
3
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11522206-n
|
a ray of artificial ultraviolet light from a sunray lamp
|
|
+ sunrise
|
n
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11517656-n
|
atmospheric phenomena accompanying the daily appearance of the sun
|
|
+ sunset
|
n
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11517776-n
|
atmospheric phenomena accompanying the daily disappearance of the sun
|
|
+ supercharge
|
v
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00403609-v
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increase the pressure on a gas or liquid
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+ superconductivity
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n
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1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-11409892-n
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the disappearance of electrical resistance at very low temperatures
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+ supersonic
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a
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2
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-00175300-a
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having frequencies above those of audible sound
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+ supersonic
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a
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1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-00175887-a
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(of speed) greater than the speed of sound in a given medium (especially air)
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+ supertwister
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n
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1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-11517041-n
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the most powerful tornado which can create enormously devastating damage
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+ surface_tension
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n
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1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-11517999-n
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a phenomenon at the surface of a liquid caused by intermolecular forces
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+ surface-active
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a
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1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-00042982-a
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capable of lowering the surface tension of a liquid; used especially of detergents
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+ sustained
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a
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2
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-00596358-a
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(of an electric arc) continuous
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+ sweat
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n
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3
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-11446459-n
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condensation of moisture on a cold surface
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+ swim
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v
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2
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[ object artefact aquatics physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-01904293-v
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be afloat either on or below a liquid surface and not sink to the bottom
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+ systolic_pressure
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n
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1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-11430483-n
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the blood pressure (as measured by a sphygmomanometer) during the contraction of the left ventricle of the heart
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+ syzygy
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n
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1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-11518330-n
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the straight line configuration of 3 celestial bodies (as the sun and earth and moon) in a gravitational system
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+ tempest-swept
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a
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1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-02456530-a
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pounded or hit repeatedly by storms or adversities
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+ tempest-tossed
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a
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1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-02456530-a
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pounded or hit repeatedly by storms or adversities
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+ tempest-tost
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a
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1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-02456530-a
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pounded or hit repeatedly by storms or adversities
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+ thermal
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a
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1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-02814453-a
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relating to or associated with heat
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+ thermally
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r
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1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-00128058-r
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by means of heat or with respect to thermal properties
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+ thermic
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a
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1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-02814453-a
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relating to or associated with heat
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+ thermionic_current
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n
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1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-11518743-n
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an electric current produced between two electrodes as a result of electrons emitted by thermionic emission
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+ thunderbolt
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n
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1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-11519121-n
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a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
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+ thundercloud
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n
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1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-09261772-n
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a dark cloud of great vertical extent charged with electricity; associated with thunderstorms
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+ thunderhead
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n
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1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-09457693-n
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a rounded projecting mass of a cumulus cloud with shining edges; often appears before a thunderstorm
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+ thundershower
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n
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1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-11501988-n
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a short rainstorm accompanied by thunder and lightning
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+ thunderstorm
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n
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1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-11519253-n
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a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning
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+ tide_rip
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n
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1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-07404584-n
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a stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current
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+ tornado
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n
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1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-11519450-n
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a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground
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+ trajectory
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n
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1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-11481334-n
|
the path followed by an object moving through space
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+ transmit
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v
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2
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[ device communicating physical_phenomenon material ]
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eng-30-02079933-v
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transmit or serve as the medium for transmission
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+ transonic
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a
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1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-00175528-a
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(of speed) having or caused by speed approximately equal to that of sound in air at sea level
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+ transparence
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n
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1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-11520619-n
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permitting the free passage of electromagnetic radiation
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+ transparency
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n
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1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-11520619-n
|
permitting the free passage of electromagnetic radiation
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+ transparent
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a
|
1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-00431774-a
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transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
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+ transparent
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a
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2
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[ cloth physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-02413390-a
|
so thin as to transmit light
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+ transparently
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r
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2
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-00480584-r
|
so as to allow the passage of light
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|
+ trichroism
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n
|
1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-11520821-n
|
pleochroism of a crystal so that it exhibits three different colors when viewed from three different directions
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+ turbulence
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n
|
1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-11520989-n
|
unstable flow of a liquid or gas
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|
+ turbulency
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n
|
1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-11520989-n
|
unstable flow of a liquid or gas
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+ turbulent
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a
|
2
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-00087597-a
|
(of a liquid) agitated vigorously; in a state of turbulence
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|
+ turbulently
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r
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1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-00482100-r
|
in a turbulent manner; with turbulence
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|
+ twister
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n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11519450-n
|
a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground
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|
+ Tyndall_effect
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n
|
1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11528427-n
|
the phenomenon in which light is scattered by very small particles in its path; it makes a beam of light visible; the scattered light is mainly blue
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|
+ typhoon
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n
|
1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11521145-n
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a tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific or Indian oceans
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|
+ ultrasonic
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a
|
1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-00175300-a
|
having frequencies above those of audible sound
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+ ultrasonically
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r
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1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-00006729-r
|
by ultrasonic means
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|
+ ultrasound
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n
|
1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11481209-n
|
very high frequency sound; used in ultrasonography
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|
+ ultraviolet
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a
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02518601-a
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having or employing wavelengths shorter than light but longer than X-rays; lying outside the visible spectrum at its violet end
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|
+ ultraviolet
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n
|
1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11521940-n
|
radiation lying in the ultraviolet range; wave lengths shorter than light but longer than X rays
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|
+ ultraviolet_illumination
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n
|
1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11521940-n
|
radiation lying in the ultraviolet range; wave lengths shorter than light but longer than X rays
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|
+ ultraviolet_light
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n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11521940-n
|
radiation lying in the ultraviolet range; wave lengths shorter than light but longer than X rays
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|
+ ultraviolet_radiation
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n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11521940-n
|
radiation lying in the ultraviolet range; wave lengths shorter than light but longer than X rays
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|
+ unpeaceful
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a
|
1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-01742296-a
|
not peaceful
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|
+ unreflected
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a
|
1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-02009012-a
|
(especially of incident sound or light) not turned back by physical reflection
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|
+ unyielding
|
a
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-01152620-a
|
resistant to physical force or pressure
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|
+ UV
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11521940-n
|
radiation lying in the ultraviolet range; wave lengths shorter than light but longer than X rays
|
|
+ vapor_pressure
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n
|
1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11523031-n
|
the pressure exerted by a vapor; often understood to mean saturated vapor pressure (the vapor pressure of a vapor in contact with its liquid form)
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+ vaporous
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a
|
1
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[ cloth physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-02413390-a
|
so thin as to transmit light
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|
+ vapour_pressure
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n
|
1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11523031-n
|
the pressure exerted by a vapor; often understood to mean saturated vapor pressure (the vapor pressure of a vapor in contact with its liquid form)
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|
+ vapourous
|
a
|
1
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[ cloth physical_phenomenon ]
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eng-30-02413390-a
|
so thin as to transmit light
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|
+ venous_pressure
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n
|
1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11431058-n
|
the pressure exerted on the walls of the veins by the circulating blood
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|
+ violent_storm
|
n
|
1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11462526-n
|
a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
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|
+ virtual_image
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n
|
1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11523256-n
|
a reflected optical image (as seen in a plane mirror)
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|
+ voltage
|
n
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11493827-n
|
the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts
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|
+ voltage
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11523538-n
|
the rate at which energy is drawn from a source that produces a flow of electricity in a circuit; expressed in volts
|
|
+ wash_up
|
v
|
2
|
[ device communicating physical_phenomenon material ]
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eng-30-02080482-v
|
carry somewhere (of water or current or waves)
|
|
+ waterpower
|
n
|
1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11524213-n
|
the power to do work that is latent in a head of water
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|
+ waterspout
|
n
|
1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11524324-n
|
a tornado passing over water and picking up a column of water and mist
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|
+ wattage
|
n
|
1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11449419-n
|
the product of voltage and current
|
|
+ wave_front
|
n
|
1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11513631-n
|
all the points just reached by a wave as it propagates
|
|
+ weigh_down
|
v
|
2
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-01597096-v
|
exert a force with a heavy weight
|
|
+ whirlwind
|
n
|
1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11525779-n
|
a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth
|
|
+ wind_generation
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11526894-n
|
power derived from the wind (as by windmills)
|
|
+ wind_power
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11526894-n
|
power derived from the wind (as by windmills)
|
|
+ windage
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11505210-n
|
the retarding force of air friction on a moving object
|
|
+ windstorm
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11527014-n
|
a storm consisting of violent winds
|
|
+ X_ray
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11527177-n
|
electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target
|
|
+ X-radiation
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11527177-n
|
electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target
|
|
+ X-ray
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11527177-n
|
electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed electrons strike a solid target
|
|
+ X-ray_diffraction
|
n
|
1
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11527386-n
|
the scattering of X rays by the atoms of a crystal; the diffraction pattern shows structure of the crystal
|
|
+ zap
|
v
|
4
|
[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-00321936-v
|
cook or heat in a microwave oven
|
|
+ zodiacal_light
|
n
|
1
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[ physical_phenomenon ]
|
eng-30-11527556-n
|
a luminous tract in the sky; a reflection of sunlight from cosmic dust in the plane of the ecliptic; visible just before sunrise and just after sunset
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