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brownian movement

 

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Noun brownian movement has 1 sense
  1. Brownian movement, Brownian motion, pedesis - the random motion of small particles suspended in a gas or liquid
    --1 is a kind of movement, motion

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Brownian Movement

Description:

Brownian movement refers to the random motion and erratic displacement of microscopic particles suspended in a fluid, caused by the continuous and rapid collision with particles of the fluid. It was named after the Scottish botanist Robert Brown, who first observed this phenomenon in 1827.

Senses:

Noun:

In the scientific context, brownian movement usually refers to the spontaneous motion of small particles in liquids or gases due to the kinetic energy of the surrounding molecules.

Sample Sentence:

The particles exhibiting brownian movement under the microscope revealed the chaotic nature of the fluid.

Adjective:

Brownian movement can also be used as an adjective to describe the random motion resembling that of particles governed by brownian motion.

Sample Sentence:

The artist used a unique painting technique to create a brownian movement effect, resulting in a visually captivating artwork.

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