English Explanatory Dictionary

Allais effect

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The alleged anomalous behavior of pendulums or gravimeters which is sometimes purportedly observed during a solar eclipse.

Word forms

Allais effect Allais effects

Etymology

Named after Maurice Allais who first reported the alleged effect.

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