Lenard effect

English

Etymology

Named after Philipp Lenard who proposed the idea in 1892.

Noun

Lenard effect (plural Lenard effects)

  1. (physics) The separation of electric charges (and ionization) accompanying the aerodynamic breakup of water droplets.

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