Gerstner waves

A form of Gerstner wave — An exact solution of the Euler equations for periodic surface gravity waves, describing a progressive wave of permanent form on the surface of an incompressible fluid of infinite depth.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of Gerstner wave
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