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Definition & Synonyms
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• Eddy
- (v. t.) To collect as into an eddy.
- (v. i.) To move as an eddy, or as in an eddy; to move in a circle.
- (n.) A current of water or air moving in a circular direction; a whirlpool.
- (n.) A current of air or water running back, or in a direction contrary to the main current.
Synonyms:
Purl, Swirl, Twist, Whirl, Whirlpool,
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• Eddy current
- () An induced electric current circulating wholly within a mass of metal; -- called also Foucault current.
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• Eddy kite
- () A quadrilateral, tailless kite, with convex surfaces exposed to the wind. This kite was extensively used by Eddy in his famous meteorological experiments. It is now generally superseded by the box kite.
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