poynting-robertson effect

Poyn·ting-Rob·ert·son effect

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Definition of poynting-robertson effect words

noun poynting-robertson effect the slowing down and consequent spiraling inward of small particles orbiting the sun, due to their interaction with solar radiation. 1

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

1955-60; after English physicist John H. Poynting (1852-1914) and U.S. physicist Howard P. Robertson (1903-61)

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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