"Atwood number" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Atwood numbers [plural]
Etymology: Probably named after George Atwood. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Atwood number (plural Atwood numbers)
  1. (fluid dynamics) A dimensionless number used in the study of hydrodynamic instabilities in density stratified flows: A=(ρ₁-ρ₂)/(ρ₁+ρ₂), where ρ₁ is the density of the heavier fluid and ρ₂ is the density of the lighter fluid. Wikipedia link: George Atwood Categories (topical): Fluid dynamics

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