Brownian motion
Brown·ian motion
noun \ˈbrau̇-nē-ən-\Definition of BROWNIAN MOTION
: a random movement of microscopic particles suspended in liquids or gases resulting from the impact of molecules of the surrounding medium —called also Brownian movement
See Origin of BROWNIAN MOTION
Robert Brown †1858 Scottish botanist
First Known Use: 1871
Rhymes with BROWNIAN MOTION
Learn More About BROWNIAN MOTION
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: Brownian movement
Previous Word in the Dictionary: brown hyena
All Words Near: Brownian motion
Previous Word in the Dictionary: brown hyena
All Words Near: Brownian motion
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up Brownian motion? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
