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Brownian movement

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of Brownian motion.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Brownian motion

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

the random motion of small particles suspended in a gas or liquid

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Brownian motion, pedesis

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: movement, motion

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