collision

/kəˈlɪʒən/
noun
  1. An accident in which two or more objects hit each other with force, especially vehicles.
    • The cyclist was injured in a collision with a bus.
    • A collision on the icy road sent the truck into a ditch.
    • The collision between the two cars blocked the highway for hours.
  2. A strong disagreement or conflict between people, ideas, or interests.
    • Their different work styles caused a collision that slowed the project.
    • The collision between the two political parties led to a heated debate.
    • There was a collision of opinions during the team meeting about the new policy.
  3. In physics, the event of two particles or bodies striking each other.
    • Scientists study particle collisions to understand the nature of matter.
    • The collision of atoms can release a large amount of energy.
    • In a perfectly elastic collision, kinetic energy is conserved.
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