Wave of oscillation
From Glossary of Meteorology
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.
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.