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electronics collapse: the branch of physics that deals with the emission and effects of electrons and with the use of electronic devices

frostbite collapse: destruction of tissue by freezing and characterized by tingling, blistering and possibly gangrene

nuclear physics collapse: the branch of physics that studies the internal structure of atomic nuclei

astrophysics collapse: the branch of astronomy concerned with the physical and chemical properties of celestial bodies

frequency band collapse: a band of adjacent radio frequencies (e.g., assigned for transmitting radio or television signals)

intelligence quotient collapse: a measure of a person's intelligence as indicated by an intelligence test; the ratio of a person's mental age to their chronological age (multiplied by 100)

pencil collapse: a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood; a cosmetic in a long thin stick; designed to be applied to a particular part of the face; "an eyebrow pencil"; a figure formed by a set of straight lines or light rays meeting at a point; graphite (or a similar substance) used in such a way as to be a medium of communication; "the words were scribbled in pencil"; "this artist's favorite medium is pencil"; write, draw, or trace with a pencil; "he penciled a figure"

radiator collapse: a mechanism consisting of a metal honeycomb through which hot fluids circulate; heat is transferred from the fluid through the honeycomb to the airstream that is created either by the motion of the vehicle or by a fan; heater consisting of a series of pipes for circulating steam or hot water to heat rooms or buildings; any object that radiates energy

optics collapse: the branch of physics that studies the physical properties of light

node collapse: (computer science) any computer that is hooked up to a computer network; any bulge or swelling of an anatomical structure or part; (astronomy) a point where an orbit crosses a plane; (physics) the point of minimum displacement in a periodic system; any thickened enlargement; a connecting point at which several lines come together

natural science collapse: the sciences involved in the study of the physical world and its phenomena

scattering collapse: a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby; the physical process in which particles are deflected haphazardly as a result of collisions; a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly; "the first scatterings of green"; "a sprinkling of grey at his temples"

spoke collapse: support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

chain reaction collapse: a series of chemical reactions in which the product of one is a reactant in the next; a self-sustaining nuclear reaction; a series of nuclear fissions in which neutrons released by splitting one atom leads to the splitting of others

geophysics collapse: geology that uses physical principles to study properties of the earth

atomization collapse: annihilation by reducing something to atoms; separating something into fine particles

nucleus collapse: a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction; any histologically identifiable mass of neural cell bodies in the brain or spinal cord; the positively charged dense center of an atom; (astronomy) the center of the head of a comet; consists of small solid particles of ice and frozen gas that vaporizes on approaching the sun to form the coma and tail

stimulation collapse: the act of arousing an organism to action; any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action; (physiology) the effect of a stimulus (on nerves or organs etc.)

dissociation collapse: the act of removing from association; (chemistry) the temporary or reversible process in which a molecule or ion is broken down into smaller molecules or ions; a state in which some integrated part of a person's life becomes separated from the rest of the personality and functions independently

dissemination collapse: the property of being diffused or dispersed; the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate

blackout collapse: a momentary loss of consciousness; the failure of electric power for a general region; darkness resulting from the extinction of lights (as in a city invisible to enemy aircraft); a suspension of radio or tv broadcasting

fission collapse: a nuclear reaction in which a massive nucleus splits into smaller nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy; reproduction of some unicellular organisms by division of the cell into two more or less equal parts

frequency collapse: the number of observations in a given statistical category; the ratio of the number of observations in a statistical category to the total number of observations; the number of occurrences within a given time period; "the frequency of modulation was 40 cycles per second"; "the frequency of his seizures increased as he grew older"

breeding collapse: the production of animals or plants by inbreeding or hybridization; helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community; "they debated whether nature or nurture was more important"; elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression; producing offspring or set aside especially for producing offspring; "the breeding population"; "retained a few bulls for breeding purposes"

dispersion collapse: the act of dispersing or diffusing something; "the dispersion of the troops"; "the diffusion of knowledge"; spreading widely or driving off

tidal wave collapse: a wave resulting from the periodic flow of the tides that is caused by the gravitational attraction of the moon and sun; an unusual (and often destructive) rise of water along the seashore caused by a storm or a combination of wind and high tide; an overwhelming manifestation of some emotion or phenomenon; "a tidal wave of nausea"; "the flood of letters hit him with the force of a tidal wave"; "a tidal wave of crime"

anoxia collapse: severe hypoxia; absence of oxygen in inspired gases or in arterial blood or in the tissues

chilblain collapse: inflammation of the hands and feet caused by exposure to cold and moisture

particle collapse: a function word that can be used in English to form phrasal verbs; a body having finite mass and internal structure but negligible dimensions

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