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[ noun ] the striking of one body against another
Used in print (J. F. Vedder, "Micrometeorites", in Francis S. J...)It is also possible that some of the dust in the vicinity of the Earth originated from meteoritic impacts upon the moon . Direct information has been obtained from rockets and satellites equipped with impact sensors . These vehicles , with large sensitive areas , have collected data for long enough times to give reliable impact rates for the periods of exposure . The impact rate on 1958 Alpha for 153 events was * * f for particles of mass greater than * * f ( Dubin , 1960 ) ; this mass threshold was derived from the detector calibration and an assumed impact velocity of * * f . The impact rate on 1958 Alpha for 153 events was * * f for particles of mass greater than * * f ( Dubin , 1960 ) ; this mass threshold was derived from the detector calibration and an assumed impact velocity of * * f . |
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[ noun ] a forceful consequence; a strong effect
Synonyms Examples "the book had an important impact on my thinking" "the book packs a wallop" Used in print (High Fidelity, 11:10...)And in its engineers ' frantic attempts to achieve maximum dynamic impact and earsplitting brilliance , the recording sounds as though it had been `` doctored for super high_fidelity '' . (Frank Oppenheimer, "Science and Fear-- A Discussion...)And it is certainly no slight to either of them to compare both their achievements and their impact . (Guy Bolton, The Olympians....)Now , under the impact of his wife 's disclosures , he was brought suddenly to the realization that there was a limit to tolerance , however brilliant , however far-famed the offender might be . Related terms |
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[ noun ] influencing strongly
Synonyms Examples : "they resented the impingement of American values on European culture" Used in print (Richard S. Prather, "The Bawdy Beautiful," Cavalier...)Her impact in the ZING commercials had led to her being considered for an excellent part in an upcoming TV series , Underwater_Western_Eye , a documentary type show to be sponsored by Oatnut_Grits . |
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