| turbulence | <radiobiology> Violent macroscopic fluctuations which can develop under certain conditions in fluids and plasmas and which usually result in the rapid transfer of energy through the medium. (09 Oct 1997) |
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| absolute intensity threshold acuity | The minimal light that can be seen. (05 Mar 2000) |
| radiant intensity | The luminous flux per unit solid angle in a given direction. Synonym: candle-power, radiant intensity. (05 Mar 2000) |
| dose intensity | In chemotherapy, the total amount of drug delivered in a one-week period. Can be given all at once or over a period of several days. (16 Dec 1997) |
| intensity | The condition or quality of being intense, a high degree of tension, activity or energy. Origin: L. Intensus = intense, tendere = to stretch (18 Nov 1997) |
| intensity of sound | The objective measurement of the amplitude of vibration of a sound wave. (05 Mar 2000) |
| unit of magnetic field intensity | See: gauss, tesla. (05 Mar 2000) |
| luminous intensity | The luminous flux per unit solid angle in a given direction. Synonym: candle-power, radiant intensity. (05 Mar 2000) |