interaction
[ in-ter-ak-shuhn ]
/ ˌɪn tərˈæk ʃən /
noun
reciprocal action, effect, or influence.
Physics.
- the direct effect that one kind of particle has on another, in particular, in inducing the emission or absorption of one particle by another.
- the mathematical expression that specifies the nature and strength of this effect.
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interaction
/ (ˌɪntərˈækʃən) /
noun
a mutual or reciprocal action or influence
physics the transfer of energy between elementary particles, between a particle and a field, or between fieldsSee strong interaction, electromagnetic interaction, fundamental interaction, gravitational interaction, weak interaction, electroweak interaction
Derived forms of interaction
interactional, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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