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Collision vs. Allision — What's the Difference?

Collision vs. Allision — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Collision and Allision

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Collision

In physics, a collision is any event in which two or more bodies exert forces on each other in a relatively short time. Although the most common use of the word collision refers to incidents in which two or more objects collide with great force, the scientific use of the term implies nothing about the magnitude of the force.

Allision

(nautical) The striking of a vessel against a fixed object; the act of alliding or an instance thereof.

Collision

An act of colliding; a crash.

Allision

(rare) The act of dashing against or striking upon.

Collision

A condition of opposition or conflict between two or more people or things
The collision between management and labor.
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Allision

The act of dashing against, or striking upon.
The boisterous allision of the sea.

Collision

(Physics) A brief dynamic event consisting of the close approach of two or more particles, such as atoms, resulting in an abrupt change of momentum or exchange of energy.

Collision

An instance of colliding.

Collision

(physics) Any event in which two or more bodies exert forces on each other in a relatively short time. In a collision, physical contact of two bodies is not necessary.

Collision

(compilation) naming collision

Collision

The act of striking together; a striking together, as of two hard bodies; a violent meeting, as of railroad trains; a clashing.

Collision

A state of opposition; antagonism; interference.
The collision of contrary false principles.
Sensitive to the most trifling collisions.

Collision

(physics) an brief event in which two or more bodies come together;
The collision of the particles resulted in an exchange of energy and a change of direction

Collision

An accident resulting from violent impact of a moving object;
Three passengers were killed in the collision
The collision of the two ships resulted in a serious oil spill

Collision

A conflict of opposed ideas or attitudes or goals;
A collision of interests

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