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confinement

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confinement [kən′fīn·mənt]
(engineering)
Physical restriction, or degree of such restriction, to passage of detonation wave or reaction zone, for example, that of a resistant container which holds an explosive charge.
(particle physics)
A property of quantum chromodynamics whereby isolated quarks cannot exist, nor can any other isolated particles that carry color charges, such as gluons.
(plasma physics)
Restriction of a hot plasma to a given volume as long as possible, by such means as magnetic mirrors and pinch effect.
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Several reasons make me believe in this; but the chief one is the remarkable effect which confinement or cultivation has on the functions of the reproductive system; this system appearing to be far more susceptible than any other part of the organisation, to the action of any change in the conditions of life.
The Origin of Species by Darwin, Charles View in context
His confinement is a hideous vision; and his old life a reality.
American Notes for General Circulation by Dickens, Charles View in context
Tom Jones had many visitors during his confinement, though some, perhaps, were not very agreeable to him.
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Fielding, Henry View in context
 
 
 
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