plural of Forrester effect

Synonym of bullwhip effect

plural of Nernst effect

(physics, chemistry) A thermoelectric (or thermomagnetic) phenomenon observed when a sample allowing electrical conduction is subjected to a magnetic field and a temperature gradient normal (perpendicular) to each other. An electric field will be induced normal to both.

(philosophy) The situation where an otherwise legitimate act (for example, relieving a terminally ill patient's pain) may also cause an effect one would otherwise be obliged to avoid (e.g. sedation and a slightly shortened life).

The phenomenon whereby a person attempting to diet will eat a larger amount of a healthy alternative than they would of the normal food.

plural of edge effect

(ecology) A change in population or community structures that occurs at the boundary of two or more habitats.

plural of Root effect

Alternative form of Purkinje effect