attractor
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English
Pronunciation
- Rhymes: -æktə(ɹ)
Noun
attractor (plural attractors)
- Something which attracts.
- (mathematics, physics) A set of points or states to which a dynamical system evolves after a long enough time. That is, points that get close enough to the attractor remain close even if slightly disturbed.
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Translations
set of points or states to which a dynamical system evolves after a long enough time
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Latin
Verb
attractor
Portuguese
Adjective
attractor (feminine attractora, masculine plural attractores, feminine plural attractoras)
- Pre-reform spelling (used until 1943 in Brazil and 1911 in Portugal) of atrator.
Noun
attractor m (plural attractores)
- Pre-reform spelling (used until 1943 in Brazil and 1911 in Portugal) of atrator.