"Hertzian" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Hertzian [comparative], most Hertzian [superlative]
Etymology: Hertz + -ian Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Hertz|ian}} Hertz + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Hertzian (comparative more Hertzian, superlative most Hertzian)
  1. (mathematics) Of or pertaining to Heinrich Hertz and his work. Categories (topical): Mathematics Derived forms: Hertzian antenna, Hertzian cone, Hertzian contact stress, Hertzian dipole, Hertzian telegraphy, Hertzian wave, Hertzian wave telegraphy Translations (of or pertaining to Heinrich Hertz or his work): hertzien (French), hertziano (Galician), hertziano (Italian)

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