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Cartesian diver

Cartesian diver noun: a small, partially airfilled object, such as an eyedropper or glass tube, that is placed in a sealed container of water, which demonstrates the principle of buoyancy (Archimedes' principle) and the ideal gas law.

Noun

Cartesian diver (plural Cartesian divers)

  1. A small, partially airfilled object, such as an eyedropper or glass tube, that is placed in a sealed container of water, which demonstrates the principle of buoyancy (Archimedes' principle) and the ideal gas law.

Synonyms of Cartesian diver

Forms of Cartesian diver

pluralCartesian divers

Questions about Cartesian diver

What does Cartesian diver mean?
Cartesian diver means a small, partially airfilled object, such as an eyedropper or glass tube, that is placed in a sealed container of water, which demonstrates the principle of buoyancy (Archimedes' principle) and the ideal gas law.
What part of speech is Cartesian diver?
Cartesian diver is a noun.
What is the plural of Cartesian diver?
The plural of Cartesian diver is Cartesian divers.

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