Chladni figure
/ (ˈklɑːdnɪ) /
noun
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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Word Origin for Chladni figure
C19: named after Ernst Chladni (1756–1827), German physicist
Words nearby Chladni figure
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