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dark flow

dark flow noun: a possible non-random component of the peculiar velocity of galaxy clusters.

Noun (1)

dark flow (countable and uncountable, plural dark flows)

  1. A possible non-random component of the peculiar velocity of galaxy clusters.

Noun (2)

dark flow (uncountable)

  1. A state of flow experienced in gambling, especially by slot machine players; a state of intense focus and absorption on gambling.
    • We propose that players who experience dark flow have difficulty staying on task in everyday life, but, the reinforcing sights and sounds of slot machines rein in these otherwise wandering minds and induce these flow-like states2019, Mike J. Dixon, Jeffrey Gutierrez, Madison Stange, Chanel J. Larche, Candice Graydon, Sonia Vintan, Tyler B. Kruger, “Mindfulness Problems and Depression Symptoms in Everyday Life Predict Dark...

Forms of dark flow

pluraldark flows

Origin of dark flow

From dark (“hidden”) + flow. From the motion of galaxy clusters due to a hidden influence, possibly from beyond the horizon of the observable universe.

From dark (“sinister”) + flow (“state of focus”).

Questions about dark flow

What does dark flow mean?
Dark flow means a possible non-random component of the peculiar velocity of galaxy clusters.
What part of speech is dark flow?
Dark flow is a noun.
What is the plural of dark flow?
The plural of dark flow is dark flows.

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