core effect

[kɔr ɪˈfɛkt]
nounpl: core effects
efeito central
1. In physics and chemistry, the effect produced by the inner electrons of an atom that shield the nuclear charge from outer electrons, influencing atomic properties
The core effect explains why ionization energy increases across a period in the periodic table.
O efeito central explica por que a energia de ionização aumenta ao longo de um período na tabela periódica.
2. In business and psychology, the fundamental or primary impact or influence that something has at its most essential level
Understanding the core effect of this marketing campaign is crucial for measuring its success.
Compreender o efeito central desta campanha de marketing é crucial para medir seu sucesso.
3. In statistics and research, the main or primary effect of a variable or treatment, separate from secondary or interaction effects
The study focused on isolating the core effect of the new drug treatment.
O estudo se concentrou em isolar o efeito central do novo tratamento farmacológico.
This term is primarily used in academic, scientific, and business contexts in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. It is more prevalent in technical literature and professional settings rather than in casual conversation. In Brazil, the term 'efeito central' is widely used in chemistry and physics curricula, while in business contexts, it often appears in market research and strategic planning documents.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
main effectprimary effectcentral effectfundamental effectprincipal effect
Antonyms / Antônimos
secondary effectperipheral effectminor effectside effect

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
efeito central
Most common and standard translation used in academic and technical contexts
São Paulo
efeito de núcleo
Alternative technical term sometimes used in physics education
Portugal
efeito nuclear
Portuguese European variant, emphasizing the nuclear aspect in atomic physics
General American English
core effect
Primarily used in scientific, academic, and business contexts

Related Words

screening effectshielding effectelectron configurationinteraction effectvariable effecttreatment effect

Related Idioms & Phrases

get to the core of the matter
core principle at play
understand the core effect
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