Allais effect

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English

Etymology

Named after Maurice Allais who first reported the alleged effect.

Noun

Allais effect (plural Allais effects)

  1. (uncommon) The alleged anomalous behavior of pendulums or gravimeters which is sometimes purportedly observed during a solar eclipse.

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