English Explanatory Dictionary

Lenard effect

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The separation of electric charges (and ionization) accompanying the aerodynamic breakup of water droplets.

Word forms

Lenard effect Lenard effects

Etymology

Named after Philipp Lenard who proposed the idea in 1892.

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