Brownian

See also: brownian

English

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Etymology

Brown +‎ -ian

Pronunciation

Adjective

Brownian (comparative more Brownian, superlative most Brownian)

  1. Of or relating to botanist Robert Brown (1773-1858), who investigated the movement of pollen suspended in water.
    1. (physics) Pertaining to motion caused by the random vibration of molecules (Brownian motion).
  2. Of or relating to Capability Brown (Lancelot Brown, 1716?–1783), English landscape architect.

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