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Chladni figure

British  
/ ˈklɑːdnɪ /

noun

  1. physics a pattern formed by fine powder placed on a vibrating surface, used to display the positions of nodes and antinodes

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Etymology

Origin of Chladni figure

C19: named after Ernst Chladni (1756–1827), German physicist

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