Such a reflection may occur for slow atoms experiencing the comparatively rapid variation of the van der Waals potential near the material surface.

Yet what is equally, and perhaps more, striking is the readiness of the evolutionists publicly to challenge the forces of tradition - and their comparatively rapid triumph.

His speed determined by that of the slowest of the blacks, Tarzan made but comparatively rapid progress.

Because of radon's rapid loss to air and comparatively rapid decay, radon is used in hydrologic research that studies the interaction between ground water and streams.

In comparatively rapid succession he then became a senator, winning his late father's constituency, and then became the deputy chair of the Social Democratic Party.

Moreover, the chief prosecutor in the case, Leslie Caldwell, was said by defense lawyers and other experts to have a reputation as someone who likes to move at a comparatively rapid clip on white-collar cases.

Muskets were used for comparatively rapid, imprecisely aimed volley fire, and the average soldier could be easily trained to use them.

Not until a comparatively rapid relative movement, of something small, unnaturally round, and very white against the high deep blue had happened to catch the corner of his eye.

Their tolerance of air-pollution and the comparatively rapid decomposition of their leaf-litter in the fall were further advantages.

Optimal antidepressant effect is characteristically delayed by 2-3 weeks, but onset of antianxiety effect is comparatively rapid.