tidal effect
[/ˈtaɪdəl ɪˈfɛkt/]
nounpl: tidal effects
efeito de maré
1. The gravitational influence exerted by one celestial body on another, causing deformation or stress
The tidal effect of the Moon on Earth creates ocean tides.
O efeito de maré da Lua na Terra cria as marés oceânicas.
2. The differential gravitational force across an extended body, causing it to stretch or compress
The tidal effect near a black hole is so strong it would spaghettify any object.
O efeito de maré perto de um buraco negro é tão forte que espaguetificaria qualquer objeto.
3. Any secondary or indirect effect resulting from tidal forces or tidal interactions
The tidal effect on the planet's rotation has gradually slowed its rotation rate over millions of years.
O efeito de maré na rotação do planeta desacelerou gradualmente sua taxa de rotação ao longo de milhões de anos.
This is primarily a scientific and astronomical term used in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking academic communities. It gained popular cultural reference through science fiction discussions about black holes and space travel. In Brazil, the term is commonly taught in high school physics and university astronomy courses. The concept is fundamental to understanding celestial mechanics and planetary science in both cultures.
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