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settling velocity |
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settling velocity [′set·liŋ və‚läs·əd·ē] (fluid mechanics) The rate at which suspended solids subside and are deposited. Also known as fall velocity. (mechanics) The velocity reached by a particle as it falls through a fluid, dependent on its size and shape, and the difference between its specific gravity and that of the settling medium; used to sort particles by grain size. 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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