capillary wave
capillary wave · capillary waves
A wave at a fluid boundary dominated by surface tension, a rippleA wave at a fluid boundary dominated by surface tension (opposed to larger waves dominated by gravity), a ripple.
Meaning
1 sensesA wave at a fluid boundary dominated by surface tension (opposed to larger waves dominated by gravity), a ripple.
Origin
So named because the wave propagation is due to similar physical principles to those involSo named because the wave propagation is due to similar physical principles to those involved in capillary action.
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Forms
plural: capillary waves| Singular | capillary wave |
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See also
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