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noun
A region of space (a vector field) in which a force operates; contains lines of force; a field of force.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics
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noun
A mathematical description of the potential energy of a system of atoms.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
An invisible barrier used as a protective shield.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: literature, media, publishing, science-fiction
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noun
the space around a radiating body within which its electromagnetic oscillations can exert force on another similar body not in contact with it
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: field, field of force
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: physical phenomenon
Narrower terms: electric field, gravitational field, magnetic field, magnetic flux, flux, radiation field
History
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Across languages
26 source translations are retained for this English entry.
