Undercompressive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Undercompressive is an adjective meaning Less than normally compressive.
Meaning
Less than normally compressive.
Example Sentences
We derive the evolution equation for the curves by considering long-wavelength perturbations to the one-dimensional traveling wave, using the unusual boundary conditions required for an undercompressive shock, and we show this equation accurately describes the evolution of shapes on surfaces, both in simulations and in experiments.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include noncompressive, hypoelastic, uncompacted, noncompacted, underexpanded, incompressible.
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