Brownian
adjUS /ˈbɹaʊni.ən/
Etymology From Brown + -ian.
1
Of or relating to botanist Robert Brown (1773-1858), who investigated the movement of pollen suspended in water.
2
Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics Pertaining to motion caused by the random vibration of molecules (Brownian motion).
3
Of or relating to Capability Brown (Lancelot Brown, 1716?–1783), English landscape architect.
- Derived terms
- Brownian motion, Brownian motor, Brownian movement, Brownian ratchet