| Webster's Online Dictionary |
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Equivalent radius | Mining | A. The radius of a spherical particle of density 2.65 (the density of quartz) which would have the same rate of settling as the given particle b. A measure of particle size, equal to the computed radius of a hypothetical sphere of specific gravity 2.65 (quartz) having the same settling velocity and same density as those calculated for a given sedimentary particle in the same fluid; one half of the equivalent diameter. (references) | |
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