cartesian diver

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Definition of cartesian diver in English English dictionary

A toy or a science experiment in which the "diver", usually a small glass tube, is placed in a larger container with flexible walls. The "diver" falls when the large container is pressed, and rises as the pressure is released

Related Terms

Cartesian divers

plural form of Cartesian diver

Hyphenation

Car·te·sian di·ver