English Explanatory Dictionary

Chladni figure

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A pattern that emerges as the result of vibration when flour, sand, etc., is scattered on a rigid surface and a violin bow is run along it.

Word forms

Chladni figure Chladni figures Chladni's figure

Etymology

Named after Ernst Chladni.

Synonyms

Chladni pattern
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