ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Schlieren

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈʃlɪɹ.ən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Schlieren is a noun meaning Regions of a fluid having different refractive index because of their different density.

Meaning

Regions of a fluid having different refractive index because of their different density.

More Meanings

  1. (geology) Irregular streaks of different composition in some igneous rocks.

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Related dictionary entries include shadowgraph, refraction, dispersion, birefringence, photorefraction, constringence.

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