What does downgoing mean?
Downgoing means (sciences, especially of a wave) Tending downward.
Downgoing
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(sciences, especially of a wave) Tending downward.
Definitions by Sense
- (sciences, especially of a wave) Tending downward
- (rare, poetic) A descent
Example Sentences
First, explosions in the water are efficient generators of seismic waves, because hydroacoustic energy efficiently generates downgoing seismic waves below the water.
Art thou not weary, Time, of thy long tramp, / Thy long downgoings from the thrones of bliss ?
Synonyms for downgoing
Antonyms for downgoing
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Word Forms
- downgoings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for downgoing?
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What is the opposite of downgoing?
Possible antonyms include upgoing.
How do you use downgoing in a sentence?
First, explosions in the water are efficient generators of seismic waves, because hydroacoustic energy efficiently generates downgoing seismic waves below the water.
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