adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or relating to botanist Robert Brown (1773-1858), who investigated the movement of pollen suspended in water.
2. 2
   Alternative letter-case form of Brownian. alt-of, not-comparable
3. 3
   Of or relating to botanist Robert Brown (1773-1858), who investigated the movement of pollen suspended in water.; Pertaining to motion caused by the random vibration of molecules (Brownian motion).
4. 4
   Of or relating to Capability Brown (Lancelot Brown, 1716?–1783), English landscape architect.

Etymology

From Brown + -ian.

Related phrases

Brownian motionBrownian motorBrownian movementBrownian ratchetbrownian motion

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