"capillary wave" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: capillary waves [plural]
Etymology: So named because the wave propagation is due to similar physical principles to those involved in capillary action. Head templates: {{en-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. Wikipedia link: capillary wave
    Sense id: en-capillary_wave-en-noun-FLojX76a Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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