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Anharmonic

Anˊhar-mon′ic

,
Adj.
[F.
anharmonique
, fr. Gr.
ἀν
priv. + [GREEK] harmonic.]
(Math.)
Not harmonic.
The
anharmonic function
or
anharmonic ratio
of four points abcd on a straight line is
the quantity
(
ac/ad
):(
bc/bd
)
, where the segments are to be regarded as plus or minus, according to the order of the letters.

Definition 2024


anharmonic

anharmonic

English

Adjective

anharmonic

  1. Not harmonic. Inharmonic.
  2. (mechanics) Exhibiting anharmonicity
    An anharmonic oscillator is a perturbed version of a harmonic oscillator.

Related terms

  • anharmonics

Derived terms

  • anharmonic ratio

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