Froude number en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after William Froude.
Meanings
- (qualifier:fluid mechanics) A dimensionless number defined as the ratio of a characteristic velocity to a gravitational wave velocity, used in fluid mechanics to determine the resistance of an object moving through water.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Froude numbers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (3)
de Froude-Zahl (Translations) · pl liczba Froude'a (Translations) · fi Frouden luku (Translations)