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schlieren [′shlir·ən] (optics) In atmospheric optics, parcels or strata of air having densities sufficiently different from that of their surroundings so that they may be discerned by means of refraction anomalies in transmitted light. (petrology) Irregular streaks with shaded borders in some igneous rocks, representing the segregation of light and dark minerals or altered inclusions, elongated by flow. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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