"Poynting-Robertson effect" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the Poynting-Robertson effect [canonical]
Etymology: Named after English physicist John Henry Poynting (1852–1914) and American mathematician Howard P. Robertson (1903–1961). Head templates: {{en-prop|def=1}} the Poynting-Robertson effect
  1. (astrophysics) A process by which solar radiation causes a dust grain orbiting a star to lose angular momentum relative to its orbit around the star. Wikipedia link: Howard P. Robertson, John Henry Poynting Categories (topical): Astrophysics Synonyms: Poynting-Robertson drag
    Sense id: en-Poynting-Robertson_effect-en-name-r2eek704 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: astrophysics

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