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Separatrix

Definition:

A separatrix refers to a mathematical curve or boundary that separates two distinct regions, often used to represent the boundary between chaotic and non-chaotic behavior in dynamical systems.

Sense 1:

Noun: In mathematics, a curve that separates different regions or sets.

Example sentence: The separatrix of the phase portrait clearly demarcates the stable and unstable solutions of the system.

Sense 2:

Noun: In plasma physics, a surface that separates confined and unconfined particles in a magnetic field.

Example sentence: The separatrix is crucial in understanding plasma confinement in tokamaks, a type of fusion device.

Sense 3:

Noun: In general usage, a term used metaphorically to refer to a boundary or division between different ideas or situations.

Example sentence: The holiday season acts as a separatrix, marking the transition from work stress to relaxation and celebration.

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