Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Italian term or phrase:
La simpatia o antipatia di una sostanza per un\'altra
English translation:
affinity and antipathy
Added to glossary by
G22
Jun 10, 2013 07:40
10 yrs ago
Italian term
La simpatia o antipatia di una sostanza per un'altra
Italian to English
Science
Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng
La visione antropomorfa della simpatia o dell’antipatia di una sostanza per un'altra è sempre stata alla base del credo magico.
from a paper on the Concept of Affinity.
The anthropomorphic vision of the "simpatia" or "antipatia" of one substance to another has always been at the basis of magical beliefs.
I can't seem to find the right words in this context
from a paper on the Concept of Affinity.
The anthropomorphic vision of the "simpatia" or "antipatia" of one substance to another has always been at the basis of magical beliefs.
I can't seem to find the right words in this context
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 +4 | affinity and antipathy |
Anthony Green
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| 3 +1 | compatibility or incompatibility of a substance with another |
cynthiatesser
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| 1 +1 | the affinity or repulsion of one substance to another |
Wendy Streitparth
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Proposed translations
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Anthony Green
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affinity and antipathy
presumably this is a historical reference.
from Wikipedia "Empedocles asserts that all things are composed of four primal elements: earth, air, fire, and water, whereby two active and opposing forces, love and hate, or affinity and antipathy, act upon these elements, combining and separating them into infinitely varied forms."
from Wikipedia "Empedocles asserts that all things are composed of four primal elements: earth, air, fire, and water, whereby two active and opposing forces, love and hate, or affinity and antipathy, act upon these elements, combining and separating them into infinitely varied forms."
Note from asker:
| This fits perfectly. Thanks Anthony |
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Comment: "Thank you so much Anthony"
+1
38 mins
Wendy Streitparth
Germany
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the affinity or repulsion of one substance to another
not my field at all, but from the anthropomorphic view-point...
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
Anthony Green
: affinity yes, but I am far from sure about repulsion in this context
4 mins
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| agree |
texjax DDS PhD
: Attraction and repulsion. Page 376 http://books.google.com/books?id=KGaghraz8AUC&pg=PA376&lpg=P...
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Thanks, texjax - a small consolation!
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cynthiatesser
Italy
Italy
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Italy
Knowledge makes the difference
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Works in: English to Italian, French to Italian, Italian
compatibility or incompatibility of a substance with another
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Note from asker:
| Thank you Cynthia |
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