Bernoullian

/bɛrˈnuːliən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of Daniel Bernoulli or the Bernoulli family, renowned Swiss mathematicians and physicists, or to Bernoulli's principle in fluid dynamics.

Etymology

From Daniel Bernoulli (1700-1782), member of the famous Bernoulli mathematical dynasty, plus the suffix '-ian' meaning 'of or relating to'; his family produced numerous scientists.

Kelly Says

Bernoulli's principle—that fast-moving fluid has lower pressure than slow-moving fluid—explains how airplane wings generate lift and why curve balls curve; it's physics that literally keeps planes in the air!

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