compression wave — noun see compressional wave * * * a shock wave that compresses the medium through which it is transmitted. Also, compressional wave. Cf. expansion wave. [1885 90] * * * compression wave, Physics. a wave in which the particles of a substance move… … Useful english dictionary
Compression (physical) — Compression test on a universal testing machine Physical compression is the result of the subjection of a material to compressive stress, which results in reduction of volume as compared to an uncompressed but otherwise identical state. The… … Wikipedia
Waves Audio — Ltd. is a developer and supplier of professional audio signal processing technologies and audio effects, used in recording, mixing, mastering, post production, surround, live, and broadcast sound. Since the early 1990s, Waves processors have been … Wikipedia
Compression lift — The XB 70 had folding wingtips to enhance both compression lift and directional stability at high speeds. In aerodynamics, compression lift refers to an aircraft that uses shock waves generated by its own supersonic flight to generate lift … Wikipedia
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Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition — Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition, or HCCI, is a form of internal combustion in which well mixed fuel and oxidizer (typically air) are compressed to the point of auto ignition. As in other forms of combustion, this exothermic reaction… … Wikipedia
Lee waves — In meteorology, lee waves, are atmospheric standing waves. The most common form is mountain waves, which are atmospheric internal gravity waves. These were discovered in 1933 by two German glider pilots, Hans Deutschmann and Wolf Hirth, above the … Wikipedia
Stirling engine — Alpha type Stirling engine. There are two cylinders. The expansion cylinder (red) is maintained at a high temperature while the compression cylinder (blue) is cooled. The passage between the two cylinders contains the regenerator … Wikipedia
Longitudinal wave — Longitudinal waves, as known as l waves , are waves that have the same direction of vibration as their direction of travel, which means that the movement of the medium is in the same direction as or the opposite direction to the motion of the… … Wikipedia
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Shock wave — Bombshock redirects here. For the Transformers character, see Micromasters#Bombshock. For other uses, see shockwave. Schlieren photograph of an attached shock on a sharp nosed supersonic body. A shock wave (also called shock front or simply shock … Wikipedia