free surface effect en · NOUN
Meanings
- The tendency of liquids and liquid-like aggregates to move in response to changes in the attitude of a craft's cargo holds, decks, or liquid tanks in reaction to operator-induced motions (or sea states caused by waves and wind acting upon the craft).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| free surface effects | Number=Plur | lexicographic |