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force field

force field noun: a region of space (a vector field) in which a force operates; contains lines of force; a field of force.

Noun

force field (plural force fields)

  1. A region of space (a vector field) in which a force operates; contains lines of force; a field of force.
  2. A mathematical description of the potential energy of a system of atoms.
  3. An invisible barrier used as a protective shield.

Forms of force field

pluralforce fields
alternative formforcefield
alternative formforce-field

Questions about force field

What does force field mean?
Force field means a region of space (a vector field) in which a force operates; contains lines of force; a field of force.
What part of speech is force field?
Force field is a noun.
What is the plural of force field?
The plural of force field is force fields.

Words near force field in the dictionary

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  2. force fed
  3. force feed
  4. force feeding
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  8. force in
  9. force justified
  10. force majeure
  11. force multiplier

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