(marketing) A distribution channel phenomenon in which demand forecasts yield supply chain inefficiencies: there are increasing swings in inventory in response to shifts in consumer demand as one moves further up the supply chain.

Synonym of bullwhip 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.

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

Alternative form of Purkinje effect

Alternative form of Purkinje effect

The phenomenon of the partial or total destruction of a human body by fire, when the clothing of the victim soaks up melted body fat and acts like the wick of a candle.

The phenomenon of Faraday rotation.