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FORCE ATTRACTION [2 records]

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Record 1 2002-04-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Graphics
  • Mathematics
DEF

A force which forms bonds between particles and/or clusters.

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.

OBS

Contrast with repelling force, repulsion force. See fractal attractor, strange attractor and chaotic attractor.

CONT

Attractive force field (basin).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infographie
  • Mathématiques
DEF

Propriété des cellules ou des particules à l'intérieur d'un bassin d'attraction d'être attirées vers un attracteur.

PHR

exercer, subir une force d'attraction.

PHR

attractivité électrostatique, gravitationnelle, interspécifique, intraspécifique, magnétique, universelle.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Gráficos de computadora
  • Matemáticas
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Record 2 2001-03-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Synthetic Fabrics
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Textiles artificiels et synthétiques

Spanish

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