| overshoot |
A condition that obtains when the momentum of a particle carries it past its equilibrium point.
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| overdose |
Too large a dose; a dose to excess.
Ãâó: science.education.nih.gov/supplements/nih2/chemica...
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| overload |
1. Weight or stress placed on a structural member that exceeds the maximum the member can safely carry. 2. Electrical demand in excess of a circuit's maximum. Devices such as fuses and circuit breakers are used to cut the power upon an overload, eliminating the risk of melting or fire.
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| overflow |
Excess fluid flowing from or spilling out of a container.
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| overhang |
A projection of one part of a structure over another part of that structure. Also a length of rafter that extends beyond a building's exterior wall.
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