What is another word for tyndall?

Pronunciation: [tˈɪndɔːl] (IPA)

Tyndall refers to the phenomenon of scattering of light by particles in a medium that is transparent or translucent. Synonyms for this term include Mie scattering, non-selective scattering, or Rayleigh scattering depending on the size of particles and nature of the medium. Mie scattering occurs for larger particles with diameters comparable to the wavelength of the scattered light, while Rayleigh scattering occurs for smaller particles. Non-selective scattering implies that the scattered light has no particular color preference. The Tyndall effect can be observed in the blue color of the sky, haze, or fog. Understanding the synonyms for Tyndall helps to describe physical phenomena in various scientific and engineering applications.

What are the hypernyms for Tyndall?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Tyndall

It will be found by descending the Eskdale slope from Mickledoor ridge for twenty-one yards, and disregarding a much more promising point which presents itself midway and is noticed both by Professor tyndall and Mr. Dymond.
"Climbing in The British Isles. Vol. 1 - England"
W. P. Haskett Smith
tyndall, Belfast Address, p.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus"
G. A. Chadwick
What wonderfully interesting lectures tyndall is giving.
"Lady-John-Russell"
MacCarthy, Desmond

Related words: solar radiation and the earth's atmosphere, the tyndall effect, earth's atmosphere, sunlight and the atmosphere, reflections from earth's atmosphere, the earth's atmosphere and solar radiation, how does the tyndall effect work, solar pollution

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