Push–pull may refer to:
In electronic technology
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Push–pull output
A push–pull amplifier is a type of electronic circuit that uses a pair of active devices that alternately supply current to, or absorb current from, a connected load. This kind of amplifier can enhance both the load capacity and switching s ...
, type of electronic circuit
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Push–pull converter
A push–pull converter is a type of DC-to-DC converter, a switching converter that uses a transformer to change the voltage of a DC power supply. The distinguishing feature of a push-pull converter is that the transformer primary is supplied wit ...
, in electronics, is a type of DC to DC converter that uses a transformer
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Push–pull connector, an electronic cable connector
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Push technology
Push technology or server push is a style of Internet-based communication where the request for a given transaction is initiated by the publisher or central server. It is contrasted with pull/get, where the request for the transmission of informat ...
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Pull technology
Pull coding or client pull is a style of network communication where the initial request for data originates from the client, and then is responded to by the server. The reverse is known as push technology, where the server ''pushes'' data to c ...
, in network communications
In transport technology
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Push–pull configuration, on aircraft
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Push–pull train
Push–pull is a configuration for locomotive-hauled trains, allowing them to be driven from either end of the train, whether having a locomotive at each end or not.
A push–pull train has a locomotive at one end of the train, connected via ...
, a train able to be operated by a driver at either end
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Push-to-pull compression fittings, a type of compression fitting that allows air line to be attached without the use of tools
In other technology
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Push processing
Push processing in photography, sometimes called uprating, refers to a film developing technique that increases the effective sensitivity of the film being processed. Push processing involves developing the film for more time, possibly in comb ...
, and its counterpart "pull processing" in photography
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Push-and-pull enteroscopy
Double-balloon enteroscopy, also known as push-and-pull enteroscopy, is an endoscopic technique for visualization of the small bowel. It was developed by Hironori Yamamoto in 2001. It is novel in the field of diagnostic gastroenterology as it is ...
, an endoscopic technique for visualization of the small bowel
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Push–pull olefin
A push-pull olefin is a type of olefin characterized by an electron-withdrawing substituent on one side of the double bond and an electron-donating substituent on the other side. This makes the pi bond very polarized. The rotational barrier for ...
, in organic chemistry
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Push–pull perfusion Push–pull perfusion is an in vivo sampling method most commonly used for measuring neurotransmitters in the brain. Developed by J.H. Gaddum in 1960,
this technique replaced the cortical cup technique for observing neurotransmitters. The advent o ...
, an ''in vivo'' sampling method
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Push–pull technology
Push–pull may refer to:
In electronic technology
*Push–pull output, type of electronic circuit
* Push–pull converter, in electronics, is a type of DC to DC converter that uses a transformer
* Push–pull connector, an electronic cable conne ...
, in agricultural pest management
In the arts
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''Push Pull'' (Hoobastank album), 2018
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(Do The) Push and Pull", a 1970 soul song
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Hans Hofmann's "push/pull" theory, concerning perceived depth in abstract painting
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Pushmi-pullyu
This is a list of characters from the ''Doctor Dolittle'' series of children's books by Hugh Lofting and movies based on them. Most of the characters were introduced in the first book, the 1920 novel ''The Story of Doctor Dolittle''.
Humans Docto ...
, fictional breed of antelope
Other uses
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Push–pull agricultural pest management
Push–pull technology is an intercropping strategy for controlling agricultural pests by using repellent "push" plants and trap "pull" plants. For example, cereal crops like maize or sorghum are often infested by stem borers. Grasses plant ...
, in farming, an intercropping strategy for controlling agricultural pests.
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Push–pull strategy
The business terms ''push'' and ''pull'' originated in logistics and supply chain management, but are also widely used in marketing and in the hotel distribution business.
Walmart is an example of a company that uses the push vs. pull strategy ...
, in logistics, supply chain management and marketing
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Push–pull workout, a type of weight-lifting routine
See also
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Push and pull (disambiguation)
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