HyperDic: field_of_force

English > 1 sense of the expression field of force:
NOUNphenomenonfield of force, field, force fieldthe space around a radiating body within which its electromagnetic oscillations can exert force on another similar body not in contact with it
English > field of force: 1 sense > noun 1, phenomenon
MeaningThe space around a radiating body within which its electromagnetic oscillations can exert force on another similar body not in contact with it.
Synonymsfield, force field
Narrowerelectric fieldA field of force surrounding a charged particle
gravitational fieldA field of force surrounding a body of finite mass
magnetic field, magnetic flux, fluxThe lines of force surrounding a permanent magnet or a moving charged particle
radiation fieldA field that represents the energy lost from the radiator to space
Broaderphysical phenomenonA natural phenomenon involving the physical properties of matter and energy
Spanishcampo de fuerza, campo
Catalancamp

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