"nondimensionalization" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: nondimensionalizations [plural]
Etymology: nondimensional + -ization. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|nondimensional|ization}} nondimensional + -ization Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} nondimensionalization (countable and uncountable, plural nondimensionalizations)
  1. (physics, engineering) The partial or full removal of units from an equation involving physical quantities by a suitable substitution of variables, in order, for example, to simplify and parameterize problems where measured units are involved. Wikipedia link: nondimensionalization Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Engineering, Physics Synonyms: nondimensionalisation Translations (partial or complete removal of units from an equation): Entdimensionalisierung [feminine] (German), Entdimensionierung [feminine] (German)
    Sense id: en-nondimensionalization-en-noun-ZFGY0OIq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ization Topics: engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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