YORP effect en · NOUN
Etymology
From the first letters of the surnames Yarkovsky, O'Keefe, Radzievskii and Paddack + effect. Coined in 2000 by American geophysicist David Perry Rubincam.
Meanings
- The effect of solar radiation on an asymmetric asteroid or other small body whereby its rate of rotation increases, potentially leading to the object's eventual disintegration.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| YORP effects | Number=Plur | lexicographic |