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Brownian movement

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Brownian movement [ˈbraʊnɪən]
n
(Physics / General Physics) random movement of microscopic particles suspended in a fluid, caused by bombardment of the particles by molecules of the fluid. First observed in 1827, it provided strong evidence in support of the kinetic theory of molecules
[named after Robert Brown (1773-1858), Scottish botanist]
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Noun1.Brownian movementBrownian movement - the random motion of small particles suspended in a gas or liquid
Brownian motion, pedesis
motion, movement - a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something


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