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Atwood number

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A dimensionless number used in the study of hydrodynamic instabilities in density stratified flows: A=(ρ1-ρ2)/(ρ1+ρ2), where ρ1 is the density of the heavier fluid and ρ2 is the density of the lighter fluid.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: fluid-dynamics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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Probably named after George Atwood.