Suspension (topology) In topology, a branch of mathematics, the suspension of a topological space ''X'' is intuitively obtained by stretching ''X'' into a cylinder and then collapsing both end faces to points. One views ''X'' as "suspended" between these end points. The ...
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Suspension (dynamical systems) Suspension is a construction passing from a map to a flow. Namely, let X be a metric space, f:X\to X be a continuous map and r:X\to\mathbb^+ be a function (roof function or ceiling function) bounded away from 0. Consider the quotient space:
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Suspension of a ring In algebra, more specifically in algebraic K-theory, the suspension \Sigma R of a ring ''R'' is given byWeibel, III, Ex. 1.15 \Sigma(R) = C(R)/M(R) where C(R) is the ring of all infinite matrices with coefficients in ''R'' having only finitely many ...
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Suspension (chemistry)
In chemistry, a suspension is a heterogeneous mixture of a fluid that contains solid particles sufficiently large for sedimentation. The particles may be visible to the naked eye, usually must be larger than one micrometer, and will eventually se ...
, small solid particles suspended in a liquid
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Colloidal suspension
A colloid is a mixture in which one substance consisting of microscopically dispersed insoluble particles is suspended throughout another substance. Some definitions specify that the particles must be dispersed in a liquid, while others extend ...
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Cell suspension
A cell suspension or suspension culture is a type of cell culture in which single Cell (biology), cells or small aggregates of cells are allowed to Cell physiology, function and Cell division, multiply in an agitated growth medium, thus forming a ...
or suspension culture, in biology
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Suspension (mechanics) In mechanics, suspension is a system of components allowing a machine (normally a vehicle) to move smoothly with reduced shock.
Types may include:
* car suspension, four-wheeled motor vehicle suspension
* motorcycle suspension, two-wheeled motor ve ...
, system allowing a machine to move smoothly with reduced shock
* The superstructure of a
suspension bridge
A suspension bridge is a type of bridge in which the deck (bridge), deck is hung below suspension wire rope, cables on vertical suspenders. The first modern examples of this type of bridge were built in the early 1800s. Simple suspension bridg ...
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Suspensory behavior Suspensory behaviour is a form of arboreal locomotion or a feeding behavior that involves hanging or suspension of the body below or among tree branches. This behavior enables faster travel while reducing path lengths to cover more ground when trave ...
, arboreal locomotion of primates
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Magnetic suspension
Magnetic levitation (maglev) or magnetic suspension is a method by which an object is suspended with no support other than magnetic fields. Magnetic force is used to counteract the effects of the gravitational force and any other forces.
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, a method by which an object is suspended with no support other than magnetic fields
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Car suspension
Suspension is the system of tires, tire air, springs, shock absorbers and linkages that connects a vehicle to its wheels and allows relative motion between the two. Suspension systems must support both road holding/ handling and ride ...
Temporary revocation of privileges
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Suspension (punishment)
Suspension is paid or unpaid time away from the workplace as ordered by the employer in order for a workplace investigation to take place, or as a disciplinary measure for infractions of company policy. It is also a temporary exclusion from schoo ...
, temporary exclusion as a punishment
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Suspension from the UK parliament
In the Parliament of the United Kingdom, Members of Parliament (MPs) can be suspended from sitting in the House of Commons by the Speaker for "disorderly conduct".
The Speaker can order an MP removed from the house until the end of the day, but mo ...
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Suspension (Catholic canonical penalty)
Suspension () in Catholic canon law is a censure or punishment, by which a priest or cleric is deprived, entirely or partially, of the use of the right to order or to hold office, or of any benefice.Suspension of driving privileges ("suspended driver's license")
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Administrative License Suspension License suspension or revocation traditionally follows conviction for alcohol-impaired or drunk driving. However, under administrative license suspension (ALS) laws, sometimes called administrative license revocation or administrative per se, licens ...
(ALS), US, driving license suspension without a court hearing
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Suspension (music)
A nonchord tone (NCT), nonharmonic tone, or embellishing tone is a note in a piece of music or song that is not part of the implied or expressed chord set out by the harmonic framework. In contrast, a chord tone is a note that is a part of the f ...
Suspension of disbelief
Suspension of disbelief, sometimes called willing suspension of disbelief, is the avoidance of critical thinking or logic in examining something unreal or impossible in reality, such as a work of speculative fiction, in order to believe it for ...
, the intentional avoidance of critical thinking or logic in examining a work of fiction
Eroticism
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Suspension bondage
Suspension bondage is a form of sexual bondage where a bound person is hung from one or more overhead suspension points. It carries a higher risk than other forms of sexual bondage. Stimulation
In ''partial suspension'', the person is bound i ...
, the act of suspending a human body using suspension ropes, cables, or chains
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Suspension (body modification)
Body suspension means the act of rigging a human body to hang from implements that have been placed through temporary perforations in the skin.
A number of health concerns might be associated with the practice, such as excessive bleeding, fainting ...
, the act of suspending a human body from hooks that have been put through body piercings
See also
* Suspension, a form of
scribal abbreviation
Scribal abbreviations or sigla (grammatical number, singular: siglum) are abbreviations used by ancient and medieval scribes writing in various languages, including Latin, Greek language, Greek, Old English and Old Norse. In modern manuscrip ...
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Suspended animation
Suspended animation is the temporary (short- or long-term) slowing or stopping of biological function so that physiological capabilities are preserved. It may be either hypometabolic or ametabolic in nature. It may be induced by either endogen ...