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Tyndall effect
/ ˈtɪndəl /
noun
- the phenomenon in which light is scattered by particles of matter in its path. It enables a beam of light to become visible by illuminating dust particles, etc
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Tyndall effect1
C19: named after John Tyndall (1820–93), Irish physicist
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Example Sentences
At a molecular level, the color originates from the Tyndall effect, the scattering of light by the skin itself, Bercovitch says.
From National Geographic
Other side effects that may last up to 48 hours include bruising, bumps, swelling or a so-called Tyndall effect, which causes the under-eye skin to look bluish.
From New York Times
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