"Knudsen layer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Knudsen layers [plural]
Etymology: Named after Danish physicist Martin Knudsen. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Knudsen layer (plural Knudsen layers)
  1. (physics) A thin layer of vapor near a liquid or solid, where the gas's behavior is dominated by interactions with the liquid or solid. Wikipedia link: Martin Knudsen Categories (topical): Physics Synonyms: evaporation layer

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