Pendulation

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A theory, initially proposed by H. Simroth, that the earth not only rotates on its axis and revolves around the sun, but also has a slower swinging movement like a pendulum. countable, uncountable

    "Not only is the geographical distribution of creatures now living explained by the pendulation theory, but also the geological periods themselves."

  2. 2
    The act of swinging like a pendulum, as of cargo being transported by crane countable, uncountable

    "Load pendulation has long been a problem for all floating cranes transferring containers . The unloading rate is adversely affected by load pendulation which also creates hazards to personnel and equipment ."

  3. 3
    Vacillation between states, especially between reliving a trauma and relaxation. countable, uncountable

    "In trauma work, pendulation describes the process of repeatedly going in and coming out of traumatic material."

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