capillary wave

capillary wave

English

Etymology

So named because the wave propagation is due to similar physical principles to those involved in capillary action.

Noun

capillary wave (plural capillary waves)

  1. A wave at a fluid boundary dominated by surface tension (opposed to larger waves dominated by gravity), a ripple.
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