pendulation

名词 n.

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名词 n.

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.
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 .
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.

pendulations plural