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newtonian

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of or relating to , or his laws and theories.
  • (fluid mechanics, of a fluid) Obeying Newton's law of viscosity; i.e. having a constant viscosity.
  • (physics) Of or relating to classical physics that does not take relativity into account.

    • Derived terms

    *non-Newtonian

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A scientist supporting Isaac Newton's views on physics and mathematics.

    • nonrelativistic

    English

    Alternative forms

    *non-relativistic

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Not relativistic; classical, Newtonian
  • Not moving at a speed comparable to the speed of light.