eikonal

English

Etymology

Ancient Greek εἰκών (eikṓn, “image”).

Adjective

eikonal (not comparable)

(physics, mathematics) Describing the properties of a class of partial differential equation encountered in descriptions of wave propagation.

Derived terms

eikonal approximation
eikonal equation

Translations

physics and maths term

Chinese:
Mandarin: 程函 (chénghán)
Italian: eikonale
Spanish: iconal m or f

Anagrams

kaoline

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