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Gerstner wave

Gerstner wave noun: an exact solution of the Euler equations for periodic surface gravity waves, describing a progressive wave of permanent form on the surface of an incompressible fluid of infinite depth.

Noun

Gerstner wave (plural Gerstner waves)

  1. An exact solution of the Euler equations for periodic surface gravity waves, describing a progressive wave of permanent form on the surface of an incompressible fluid of infinite depth.
    Synonyms:
    trochoidal wave

Gerstner wave meaning in Tamil

Gerstner wave in Tamil

கெர்ஸ்ட்னெர் அலை

Synonyms of Gerstner wave

  • trochoidal wave

Forms of Gerstner wave

pluralGerstner waves

Origin of Gerstner wave

Discovered in 1802 by Franz Josef Gerstner.

Questions about Gerstner wave

What does Gerstner wave mean?
Gerstner wave means an exact solution of the Euler equations for periodic surface gravity waves, describing a progressive wave of permanent form on the surface of an incompressible fluid of infinite depth.
What is Gerstner wave in Tamil?
Gerstner wave in Tamil is கெர்ஸ்ட்னெர் அலை. See Gerstner wave meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is Gerstner wave?
Gerstner wave is a noun.
What is the plural of Gerstner wave?
The plural of Gerstner wave is Gerstner waves.

Words near Gerstner wave in the dictionary

  1. Gerstmann syndrome
  2. Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker syndrome
  3. Gerstmanngate
  4. gerstmannite
  5. Gerstner
  6. Gerstner wave
  7. Gerstner waves
  8. Gerstners
  9. Gersts
  10. Gerstungen
  11. gersum

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