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brownian

US/ˈbɹaʊni.ən/

brownian is the alternative letter-case form of Brownian.

Adjective capitalized: Brownian

Brownian (comparative more Brownian, superlative most Brownian)

  1. Of or relating to botanist Robert Brown (1773-1858), who investigated the movement of pollen suspended in water.
    1. Pertaining to motion caused by the random vibration of molecules (Brownian motion).
  2. Of or relating to Capability Brown (Lancelot Brown, 1716?–1783), English landscape architect.

Forms of brownian

comparativemore Brownian
superlativemost Brownian
alternative formbrownian

Origin of brownian

From Brown + -ian.

Words formed from brownian

Phrases with brownian

Questions about brownian

What does brownian mean?
Brownian means of or relating to botanist Robert Brown (1773-1858), who investigated the movement of pollen suspended in water.
What is brownian the alternative letter-case form of?
Brownian is the alternative letter-case form of Brownian.
What part of speech is brownian?
Brownian is an adjective.
How do you pronounce brownian?
Brownian is pronounced /ˈbɹaʊni.ən/ (US).

Words near brownian in the dictionary

  1. brownfields
  2. brownhead
  3. brownheads
  4. Brownhill
  5. Brownhills
  6. brownian
  7. Brownian motion
  8. Brownian motions
  9. Brownian motor
  10. Brownian motors
  11. Brownian movement

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