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Definition of scallop theorem in English English dictionary
- A theorem which states that to achieve propulsion at low Reynolds number in simple (i.e. Newtonian) fluids, a swimmer must deform in a way that is not invariant under time-reversal
- scallop theorems
- plural form of scallop theorem
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Hyphenation
scal·lop the·o·remTurkish pronunciation
skälıp thîrımPronunciation
/ˈskaləp ˈᴛʜərəm/ /ˈskæləp ˈθɪrəm/
Etymology
() From an explanation of a principle of fluid dynamics given by E. M. PurcellResimler
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