"wavebreaking" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} wavebreaking (uncountable)
  1. (physics) The process in which the amplitude of a wave increases to such an extent that turbulence occurs Wikipedia link: Breaking wave Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Physics Related terms: wavebreak
    Sense id: en-wavebreaking-en-noun-yJqY-I0q Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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