Darcy's law

proper noun

An equation that describes the flow of a fluid through a porous medium.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. An equation that describes the flow of a fluid through a porous medium.

Origin

Formulated by Henry Darcy (1803–1858), French engineer.

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APA

Darcy's law. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Darcy's%20law

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“Darcy's law.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Darcy's%20law. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Darcy's law,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Darcy's%20law.

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