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schlieren.

Regions of a fluid having different refractive index because of their different density.

9 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈʃlɪɹ.ən/US/ˈʃlɪəɹən/UK
  1. Regions of a fluid having different refractive index because of their different density.

    plural · plural-normally
  2. Irregular streaks of different composition in some igneous rocks.

    plural · plural-normally
Where this word comes from

From German Schlieren, plural of Schliere (“streak”). Compare with Latin calere, whence English scald.

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