poikittaisaalto

Finnish

noun
Definitions
  • (physics) transverse wave wave in which the direction of disturbance is perpendicular to the direction of travel

Etymology

Compound from Finnish poikittainen (lengthwise, transverse) + Finnish aalto (wave, of wave).

Origin

Finnish

aalto

Gloss

wave, of wave

Concept
Semantic Field

The physical world

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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