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compressional wave |
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compressional wave [kəm′presh·ən·əl ‚wāv] (physics) A disturbance traveling in an elastic medium; characterized by changes in volume and by particle motion parallel with the direction of wave movement. Also known as dilatational wave; irrotational wave; pressure wave; P wave. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The original ULVZ discovery had involved research on compressional waves, which cause vibrations backward and forward along the direction of motion. |
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