Darcy's law

American  

[dahr-seez law] / ˈdɑr siz ˈlɔ /

noun

1. Geology. a law stating that the rate of flow of a fluid through a permeable medium is in direct proportion to the difference in elevation between two points in the medium.

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Darcy's law Scientific  

/ där′sēz′ /

1. A law in geology describing the rate at which a fluid flows through a permeable medium. Darcy's law states that this rate is directly proportional to the drop in vertical elevation between two places in the medium and indirectly proportional to the distance between them. The law is used to describe the flow of water from one part of an aquifer to another and the flow of petroleum through sandstone and gravel.

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Example Sentences

For this reason, the study states, Darcy’s law shows that “shrubby, low-statured plants are most likely to survive, whereas tall, old-growth forests are particularly vulnerable to warming climate.”

From Scientific American

Using an equation called Darcy’s law, the research also helps explain why iconic giant trees like the California redwood could be especially vulnerable to rising temperatures.

From Scientific American

Because Darcy’s law applies to all plants, tall tree species around the world could be vulnerable to climate change.

From Scientific American