eddy current
51eddy — [n] current swirl, tide, vortex, whirlpool; concept 514 …
52Eddy (fluid dynamics) — Downwind of obstacles, in this case, the Madeira and the Canary Islands off the west African coast, eddies create turbulent patterns called vortex streets …
53eddy — I UK [ˈedɪ] / US noun [countable] Word forms eddy : singular eddy plural eddies a current of water or air that moves against the main current in a circular pattern II UK [ˈedɪ] / US verb [intransitive] Word forms eddy : present tense… …
54eddy — I. noun (plural eddies) Etymology: Middle English (Scots) ydy, probably from Old Norse itha Date: 15th century 1. a. a current of water or air running contrary to the main current; especially a circular current ; whirlpool b. something moving… …
55eddy — /ed ee/, n., pl. eddies, v., eddied, eddying. n. 1. a current at variance with the main current in a stream of liquid or gas, esp. one having a rotary or whirling motion. 2. a small whirlpool. 3. any similar current, as of air, dust, or fog. 4. a …
56Eddy Grant — Infobox Musical artist Name = Eddy Grant Background = solo singer Birth name = Edmond Montague Grant Born = birth date and age|1948|3|5 Plaisance, Guyana Origin = Genre = Reggae, Gospel, rock Occupation = Musician Instrument(s) = Guitar, Bass,… …
57eddy — ed|dy1 [ edi ] noun count a current of water or air that moves against the main current in a circular pattern eddy ed|dy 2 [ edi ] verb intransitive if a current of water or air eddies, it moves against the main current in a circular pattern …
58Eddy Morrison — For the footballer, see Eddie Morrison. Eddy Morrison (born 1949) is a far right wing political figure in Britain, who has been involved in a number of movements throughout his career. He is of Irish, Scottish, English and Wallonian descent and… …
59eddy — 1. noun /ˈɛd.i/ A current of air or water running back, or in an opposite direction to the main current. Especially a circular current. 2. verb /ˈɛd.i/ To form an eddy …
60Current sea level rise — This article is about the current and future rise in sea level associated with global warming. For sea level changes in Earth s history, see Sea level#Changes through geologic time. Sea level measurements from 23 long tide gauge records in… …
