magnus effect

Mag·nus An·nus ef·fect

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Definition of magnus effect words

noun magnus effect the thrust on a cylinder rotating about its axis while in motion in a fluid, the thrust being perpendicular to the relative motion of the cylinder in the fluid. 1

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

1920-25; after Heinrich G. Magnus (1802-70), German scientist

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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