Brownian
See also: brownian
English
Alternative forms
- brownian
Etymology
Brown + -ian
Pronunciation
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈbɹaʊni.ən/
Adjective
Brownian (comparative more Brownian, superlative most Brownian)
- Of or relating to botanist Robert Brown (1773-1858), who investigated the movement of pollen suspended in water.
- (physics) Pertaining to motion caused by the random vibration of molecules (Brownian motion).
- Of or relating to Capability Brown (Lancelot Brown, 1716?–1783), English landscape architect.
Derived terms
- Brownian motion
- Brownian motor
- Brownian movement
- Brownian ratchet
Related terms
- Brownite
- Brunonian