zeta
Definition
- Noun:
- The sixth letter of the Greek alphabet: "Zeta" is the name of the sixth letter in the Greek alphabet, written as uppercase Ζ and lowercase ζ.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- In mathematics, the Riemann zeta function is denoted by the Greek letter ζ.
- The word "zoo" is derived from a root beginning with the Greek letter zeta.
Advanced Usage
- Scientific and Mathematical Contexts: "Zeta" is commonly used as a symbol in various scientific fields.
- Zeta potential is a key concept in colloidal chemistry.
- The value of the zeta function was central to the proof.
Variants and Related Words
- Zeta function (n): A specific function, often the Riemann zeta function, in number theory.
- He studied the properties of the zeta function.
Synonyms
- Sixth Greek letter: A descriptive synonym for "zeta".
Related Phrases
- Zeta potential (n): An electrochemical property of particle surfaces.
- The stability of the suspension depends on its zeta potential.
Noun
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the 6th letter of the Greek alphabet
