Magnus effect en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after German physicist Heinrich Gustav Magnus (1802–1870).
Meanings
- The phenomenon whereby the path of a spinning object moving through a fluid is deflected in a manner that is not observed when the object is not spinning, explained by the difference in pressure of the fluid on opposite sides of the object.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnus effects | Number=Plur | lexicographic |