Dictionary

wave equation

noun

Definition of WAVE EQUATION

:  a partial differential equation of the second order whose solutions describe wave phenomena
ADVERTISEMENT

First Known Use of WAVE EQUATION

1926

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: wave filterPrevious Word in the Dictionary: wavedAll Words Near: wave equation
ADVERTISEMENT
How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.
Test your vocab with our fun, fast game
Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears