Definitions for capillary wave
cap·il·la·ry wave

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1. capillary wavenoun

   A wave at a fluid boundary dominated by surface tension (opposed to larger waves dominated by gravity), a ripple.

2. Etymology: So named because the wave propagation is due to similar physical principles to those involved in capillary action.

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1. Capillary wave

   A capillary wave is a wave traveling along the phase boundary of a fluid, whose dynamics and phase velocity are dominated by the effects of surface tension. Capillary waves are common in nature, and are often referred to as ripples. The wavelength of capillary waves on water is typically less than a few centimeters, with a phase speed in excess of 0.2–0.3 meter/second. A longer wavelength on a fluid interface will result in gravity–capillary waves which are influenced by both the effects of surface tension and gravity, as well as by fluid inertia. Ordinary gravity waves have a still longer wavelength. When generated by light wind in open water, a nautical name for them is cat's paw waves. Light breezes which stir up such small ripples are also sometimes referred to as cat's paws. On the open ocean, much larger ocean surface waves (seas and swells) may result from coalescence of smaller wind-caused ripple-waves.

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1. Capillary wave

   A capillary wave is a wave traveling along the phase boundary of a fluid, whose dynamics are dominated by the effects of surface tension. Capillary waves are common in nature and the home, and are often referred to as ripples. The wavelength of capillary waves in water is typically less than a few centimeters. When generated by light wind in open water, a nautical name for them is "cat's paw" waves, since they may resemble paw prints. Light breezes which stir up such small ripples are also sometimes referred to as cat's paws. On the open ocean, much larger ocean surface waves may result from coalescence of smaller wind-caused ripple-waves. A gravity–capillary wave on a fluid interface is influenced by both the effects of surface tension and gravity, as well as by fluid inertia.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of capillary wave in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of capillary wave in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Capillary_Wave
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capillary_Wave
3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=capillary wave