Langmuir-circulation Definition

noun

A form of cylindrical motion found in the near-surface waters of lakes and oceans under windy conditions, characterized by lines or streaks of seaweed etc (called windrows) roughly parallel to the wind.

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Origin of Langmuir-circulation

  • From Irving Langmuir, American chemist and physicist.

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