a phenomenon observed in ferroelectric ceramics, in which light near the band-gap energy of the material has an effect on the electric field in the material

(physics) A phenomenon that occurs when an electric current passes through an anisotropic crystal.

Alternative form of Purkinje effect

(physics) The phenomenon where noise is generated in the magnetic output of a ferromagnet after the magnetizing force applied to it is changed.

(sciences) A side effect, especially a positive one in pharmacology.

The phenomenon of Faraday rotation.

The phenomenon of the partial or total destruction of a human body by fire, when the clothing of the victim soaks up melted body fat and acts like the wick of a candle.

(aerospace) The concept that the most efficient place for spacecraft to change velocity is at the periapsis (the lowest point of an orbit).

(theater, literature) According to Bertold Brecht, performance in such a way that the audience is hindered from simply identifying itself with the characters in the play, and must evaluate their actions on an overt, conscious level.

(psychology) The phenomenon that students who teach others learn at a better quality than students who don't teach.