Brownian movement
[brou-nee-uh n]
- the irregular motion of small particles suspended in a liquid or a gas, caused by the bombardment of the particles by molecules of the medium: first observed by Robert Brown in 1827.
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Origin of Brownian movement
Also called Brownian motion.
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Brownian movement
- random movement of microscopic particles suspended in a fluid, caused by bombardment of the particles by molecules of the fluid. First observed in 1827, it provided strong evidence in support of the kinetic theory of molecules
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Word Origin
C19: named after Robert Brown
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Word Origin and History for brownian movement
Brownian movement
n.
1871, for Scottish scientist Dr. Robert Brown (1773-1858), who first described it.
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Brownian movement
(brŏu′nē-ən)- The random movement of microscopic particles suspended in a liquid or gas, caused by collisions with molecules of the surrounding medium.Brownian motion molecular movement pedesis
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