capillary wave

Εννοια (Αγγλικός)

A wave at a fluid boundary dominated by surface tension (opposed to larger waves dominated by gravity), a ripple.

Συνώνυμα

ripple

capillary ripple

surface tension wave

Ετυμολογία (Αγγλικός)

So named because the wave propagation is due to similar physical principles to those involved in capillary action.