Cap

English translation: 2 meanings - see below

15:49 Aug 30, 2017
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Physics / Fluid
English term or phrase: Cap
Consequently large bubbles are not spherical, but rather possess a smooth, spherical cap of radius r with an irregular trailing surface.

Another sentence:
The container pivoted on a shaft fixed to the glass plates by two suction caps and was rotated externally by a magnet. Figure 2 illustrates these features.
Masoud Kakouli Varnousfaderani
Türkiye
Local time: 18:58
Selected answer:2 meanings - see below
Explanation:
The first cap is simply the top of the bubble.
The second cap is a typo for "cup".
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Terry Richards
France
Local time: 16:58
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cap
2 meanings - see below


Explanation:
The first cap is simply the top of the bubble.
The second cap is a typo for "cup".


Terry Richards
France
Local time: 16:58
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 12

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