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centre of attraction1 Physics The point to which bodies tend by gravity.The Sun is the center of attraction for all the planets that revolve around it....- So, I assume that two or more particles concerned, rotating round the mutual center of attraction forces influence (analogous to gravitation center) and simultaneously moving translatory, like corpuscules in the direction of radiation spreading at the speed of light »C«.
- The position of the effective center of attraction of HCl to the rare-gas atom is deduced.
2 another term for centre of attention.A witty conversationalist, John was always the centre of attraction at social gatherings....- The street is a centre of attraction for Turkish residents throughout the whole district, and it is clear that such a terror attack would include visitors and residents of the area as victims.
- The women's hockey team was the centre of attraction as media persons and photographers jostled with each other to get near the players.
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