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dark flow en · NOUN · etymology 1

Etymology

From dark (“hidden”) + flow. From the motion of galaxy clusters due to a hidden influence, possibly from beyond the horizon of the observable universe.

Meanings

  1. (countable, uncountable) A possible non-random component of the peculiar velocity of galaxy clusters.

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Relateds

dark sector · dark energy · Hubble flow · dark matter · axis of evil

Translations (1)

pl ciemny przepływ (possible non-random component of the peculiar velocity of galaxy clusters)

dark flow en · NOUN · etymology 2

Etymology

From dark (“sinister”) + flow (“state of focus”).

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) A state of flow experienced in gambling, especially by slot machine players; a state of intense focus and absorption on gambling.
    • We propose that players who experience dark flow have difficulty staying on task in everyday life, but, the reinforcing sights and sounds of slot machines rein in these otherwise wandering minds and induce these flow-like states 2019, Mike J. Dixon, Jeffrey Gutierrez, Madison Stange, Chanel J. Larche, Candice Graydon, Sonia Vintan, Tyler B. Kruger, “Mindfulness Problems and Depression Symptoms in Everyday Life Predict Dark Flow During Slots Play: Implications for Gambling as a Form of Escape”, in Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, →DOI: