| 单词 | tidal friction |
| 释义 | > as lemmastidal friction tidal friction n. frictional resistance to the motion of the tide-wave, tending to retard the earth's rotation. ΘΚΠ the world > the earth > water > flow or flowing > tide > [noun] > friction tidal friction1880 1880 S. Haughton Six Lect. Physical Geogr. i. 9 When the length of the day shall have become equal to the length of the year, tidal friction will cease. 1911 Encycl. Brit. XXVI. 945/1 Tidal friction then diminishes planetary rotation, increases the satellite's distance, and diminishes the orbital angular velocity. < as lemmas |
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