plural of effective stack size

(chemistry) The net nuclear charge that an electron in an atom experiences, after subtracting the nuclear charge shielded by other electrons.

plural of effective nuclear charge

The hypothesized phenomenon that the future life expectancy of certain nonperishable things (such as a technology or an idea) is proportional to their current age, so that every additional period of survival implies a longer remaining life expectancy.

The process by which a planet is heated by solar radiation which is retained by its atmosphere.

The human experience of feeling a sudden sense of insight upon making a discovery or realization.

(physics, fluid mechanics) The reduction in fluid pressure that results when a fluid flows through a constriction.

(pharmacology) The tendency of any medication or treatment, even an inert or ineffective one, to exhibit results simply because the recipient believes that it will work.

The influence of suggestion on unconscious behavior, frequently used to explain dowsing and other seemingly supernatural claims.

(fluid dynamics) In a flowing fluid, the occurrence of what is stated by Bernoulli's principle.