wave speed
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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By pairing in-situ sound velocity measurements with advanced molecular dynamics simulations, the team detected a dramatic loss of shear wave speed and a sharp increase in Poisson's ratio.
From Science Daily
"It breaks the shear wave speed barrier in the rocks and produces destructive waves that are stronger than what's generated by a normal earthquake," he said.
From Science Daily
Lelouch’s extravagant directorial style fused New Wave speed and Hollywood schmaltz intoxicatingly.
From New York Times
"Since wave speed varies with material type, the first arrival time of the wave on top of the surface differs for different service line materials," they wrote.
From Science Daily
Initial shock wave speed was estimated at 640 mph.
From Washington Post
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