free surface effect

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The tendency of liquids and liquid-like aggregates to move in response to changes in the attitude of a craft's cargo holds, decks, or liquid tanks in reaction to operator-induced motions (or sea states caused by waves and wind acting upon the craft).

Word forms

free surface effect free surface effects
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