collision#1 (n)
hit#1 (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 11
def (physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together
examples the collision of the particles resulted in an exchange of energy and a change of direction
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Hypernym contact, impinging, striking
Domain of synset - TOPIC physics, natural philosophy
Derivationally related form hit → hit
Derivationally related form collision → collide; collision → collide
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Member of this domain - TOPIC physics, natural philosophy
Hyponym contact, impinging, striking
Derivationally related form hit → hit
Derivationally related form collide → collision; collide → collision

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