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standing wave
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standing wave [′stand·iŋ ′wāv]
(physics)
A wave in which the ratio of an instantaneous value at one point to that at any other point does not vary with time. Also known as stationary wave.


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I was immediately reminded of the Bohr--de Broglie model of electron orbits forming standing waves.
High speed tire analysis and standing waves using a mixed Lagrangian/ Eulerian method," Chris Wohlever and Michael Snyman, Abaqus;
A strong ebb current running aginst onshore wind or swell may produce treacherous standing waves across the channel.
 
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