tyndall effect

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Noun tyndall effect has 1 sense

Tyndall effect - the phenomenon in which light is scattered by very small particles in its path; it makes a beam of light visible; the scattered light is mainly blue
--₁ is a kind of optical phenomenon

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Tyndall Effect

Definition: The Tyndall Effect refers to the scattering of light by colloidal particles or suspended particles in a transparent medium.

Usage:

The tyndall effect can be observed when a beam of light is directed through a dusty room, highlighting the particles in the air.
Scientists use the tyndall effect to analyze the concentration and size of particles present in a liquid or gas.
The blue color of the sky during the day is a result of the tyndall effect caused by the scattering of sunlight by molecules in the Earth's atmosphere.

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