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PHENOMENE ATTRACTION [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- The Stars (Astronomy)
- Astrophysics and Cosmography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- spaghettification
1, record 1, English, spaghettification
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- noodle effect 2, record 1, English, noodle%20effect
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The theoretical process by which an object approaching a black hole is progressively broken down into a long thin string of particles by increasing gravitational forces, especially the vast difference in gravitational strength at either end of the object. 3, record 1, English, - spaghettification
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
NASA's event horizon postcard warns travelers about visiting a black hole with a nod to "spaghettification," also called the noodle effect. The closer an object gets to a black hole, the stronger its gravitational pull becomes. 4, record 1, English, - spaghettification
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Étoiles (Astronomie)
- Astrophysique et cosmographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- spaghettification
1, record 1, French, spaghettification
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- spaghettisation 2, record 1, French, spaghettisation
correct, feminine noun
- effet de nouille 3, record 1, French, effet%20de%20nouille
correct, feminine noun
- effet nouille 4, record 1, French, effet%20nouille
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'étoile a été littéralement déchirée sous l'effet de la fantastique gravité du trou noir, l'attraction gravitationnelle s’exerçant différemment d’un bord à l'autre de l'astre. Un phénomène également nommé spaghettisation. 2, record 1, French, - spaghettification
Record 1, Key term(s)
- effet de nouilles
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-10-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Surveying
- Mathematical Geography
- Magnetism
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- repulsion
1, record 2, English, repulsion
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
the action of repulsing or the state of being repulsed [ (magnetic attraction and repulsion) ] 2, record 2, English, - repulsion
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Arpentage
- Géographie mathématique
- Magnétisme
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- répulsion
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9pulsion
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Force en vertu de laquelle les corps se repoussent; la répulsion est le phénomène inverse de l'attraction. 2, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9pulsion
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Agrimensura
- Geografía matemática
- Magnetismo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- repulsión
1, record 2, Spanish, repulsi%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-03-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National and International Economics
- Public Sector Budgeting
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- crowding-in-effect 1, record 3, English, crowding%2Din%2Deffect
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- crowding-in effect 2, record 3, English, crowding%2Din%20effect
- crowding in effect 3, record 3, English, crowding%20in%20effect
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Économie nationale et internationale
- Budget des collectivités publiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- phénomène d'attraction
1, record 3, French, ph%C3%A9nom%C3%A8ne%20d%27attraction
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- effet d’attraction 1, record 3, French, effet%20d%26rsquo%3Battraction
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Economía nacional e internacional
- Presupuestación del sector público
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- efecto de atracción
1, record 3, Spanish, efecto%20de%20atracci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- efecto de inclusión 2, record 3, Spanish, efecto%20de%20inclusi%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
- efecto de aglomeración 2, record 3, Spanish, efecto%20de%20aglomeraci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Influencia de estímulo que el gasto público tiene en la economía. 3, record 3, Spanish, - efecto%20de%20atracci%C3%B3n
Record 4 - internal organization data 1987-05-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Optics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- chromatic reflex action
1, record 4, English, chromatic%20reflex%20action
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chromatic reflex action. - The end effect is similar to the photo reflex action, the influence of highly saturated (high chroma) colours, in a predominantly low chroma environment, attracts visual attention. This phenomenon is well understood and used consistently in the design and locating of directional signs and advertising, and should be exploited in office design to aid attention. 1, record 4, English, - chromatic%20reflex%20action
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Optique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- facteur d’attraction chromatique
1, record 4, French, facteur%20d%26rsquo%3Battraction%20chromatique
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Facteur d’attraction chromatique : le résultat est semblable à celui du facteur d’attraction visuelle. L'influence de couleurs très saturées(valeur chromatique élevée), dans un environnement prédominant de faible valeur chromatique, attire l'attention visuelle. On tient généralement compte de ce phénomène bien connu dans la conception et le choix de l'emplacement des panneaux de signalisation et de publicité. 1, record 4, French, - facteur%20d%26rsquo%3Battraction%20chromatique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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