Pendulation
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 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 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 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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More examples"Not only is the geographical distribution of creatures now living explained by the pendulation theory, but also the geological periods themselves."
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