TERMIUM Plus®
The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.
ATTRACTIVE FORCE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2002-04-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
- Mathematics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- attractive force
1, record 1, English, attractive%20force
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- attraction force 2, record 1, English, attraction%20force
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A force which forms bonds between particles and/or clusters. 3, record 1, English, - attractive%20force
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Two approaching particles do not stick necessarily even if there exists a short range attractive force between them, because a repulsive barrier in the interaction potential may prevent the particles from forming a bond. 4, record 1, English, - attractive%20force
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Contrast with repelling force, repulsion force. See fractal attractor, strange attractor and chaotic attractor. 3, record 1, English, - attractive%20force
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Attractive force field (basin). 5, record 1, English, - attractive%20force
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
- Mathématiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- attractivité
1, record 1, French, attractivit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- force d'attraction 2, record 1, French, force%20d%27attraction
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Propriété des cellules ou des particules à l'intérieur d'un bassin d'attraction d'être attirées vers un attracteur. 3, record 1, French, - attractivit%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
exercer, subir une force d'attraction. 3, record 1, French, - attractivit%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 PHR
attractivité électrostatique, gravitationnelle, interspécifique, intraspécifique, magnétique, universelle. 3, record 1, French, - attractivit%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gráficos de computadora
- Matemáticas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- fuerza de atracción
1, record 1, Spanish, fuerza%20de%20atracci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-03-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- attractive force
1, record 2, English, attractive%20force
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
diffusion: A more or less gradual movement of molecules or ions through a solution or fiber as a result of the existence of a concentration gradient or repulsive or attractive forces. 1, record 2, English, - attractive%20force
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- force d'attraction
1, record 2, French, force%20d%27attraction
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2025
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
Language Portal of Canada
Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: