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Language:enStatus: Standard
Term: longitudinal wave
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Definition: wave characterized by a vector quantity parallel to the direction of propagation

Note 1 to entry: The term "longitudinal wave" is also used for a wave characterized by a scalar quantity, e.g. pressure, if its gradient characterizes a longitudinal wave.


Publication date:2009-12
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Internal notes:2017-02-20: Editorial revisions in accordance with the information provided in C00020 (IEV 103) - evaluation. JGO
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