capillary wave

Noun

A wave at a fluid boundary dominated by surface tension (opposed to larger waves dominated by gravity), a ripple.

Japanese Meaning

液体の境界面で、表面張力が主要な役割を果たす小さな波。重力が支配する大規模な波に対して、細かいリップルのような現象を指す。

When the droplet hit the pond, a small capillary wave radiated outward across the surface.

水滴が池に落ちると、小さな表面張力に支配されるさざ波が水面に向かって広がった。

Sense（1）

A wave at a fluid boundary dominated by surface tension (opposed to larger waves dominated by gravity), a ripple.

capillary waves

（ plural ）