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Record 1 2006-08-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Space Physics
DEF

The act of slowing down or of decelerating to zero the rotational velocity of a body.

CONT

[In] quantum states ... the spin is pointing in the +z or -z directions respectively, and are often referred to as "spin up" and "spin down".

Key term(s)
  • spindown

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique spatiale
DEF

Action de réduire ou d'annuler la vitesse de rotation d'un corps.

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-08-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Synchronized Swimming
OBS

Technique/tactics.

Key term(s)
  • spin down

French

Domaine(s)
  • Nage synchronisée
OBS

Technique/tactique.

Spanish

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