"stopping power" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} stopping power (uncountable)
  1. The ability of a weapon (typically a firearm or other ranged weapon) to rapidly incapacitate or immobilize a target. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-stopping_power-en-noun-YQrJDy5- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 41 37 23
  2. (advertising) A research measure that captures a print advertisement's ability to grab the attention of the reader; also known as the attention rating. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Advertising Related terms: advertising, attention, brand linkage, motivation, persuasion
    Sense id: en-stopping_power-en-noun-dHXpm1yP Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 41 37 23 Topics: advertising, business, marketing
  3. (particle physics) The retarding force exerted on a high-energy particle by interactions with the medium through which it passes. Tags: particle, uncountable Categories (topical): Particle physics
    Sense id: en-stopping_power-en-noun-SFjLZwdA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 41 37 23 Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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