Chladni figure

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Named after Ernst Chladni.

Noun[edit]

Chladni figure (plural Chladni figures)

  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.

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