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<div class="definition"><div class="short_definition">( | <div class="definition"><div class="short_definition">(''Or'' oscillatory wave.) A [[wave]] that results in no mean displacement of the [[particles]] of the fluid in the direction of motion of the wave, in contrast to a [[wave of translation]].</div><br/> <div class="paragraph"><br/>''Compare'' [[transverse wave]].</div><br/> </div> | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:27, 20 February 2012
wave of oscillation
(Or oscillatory wave.) A wave that results in no mean displacement of the particles of the fluid in the direction of motion of the wave, in contrast to a wave of translation.
Compare transverse wave.