Physics.
a wave in which the direction of displacement is perpendicular to the direction of propagation, as a surface wave of water. Cf. longitudinal wave .
[ 1920-25 ]
Physics.
a wave in which the direction of displacement is perpendicular to the direction of propagation, as a surface wave of water. Cf. longitudinal wave .
[ 1920-25 ]
Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary. Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House . 2012