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Gerstner waves

Gerstner waves is the plural of Gerstner wave.

Meaning of Gerstner wave

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

Questions about Gerstner waves

What is Gerstner waves the plural of?
Gerstner waves is the plural of Gerstner wave.

Words near Gerstner waves in the dictionary

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

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