schlieric
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schlieren (ˈʃlɪərən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | physics visible streaks produced in a transparent medium as a result of variations in the medium's density leading to variations in refractive index. They can be recorded by flash photography (schlieren photography) |
| 2. | streaks or platelike masses of mineral in a rock mass, that differ in texture or composition from the main mass |
| [German, plural of Schliere streak] | |
| 'schlieric | |
| —adj | |
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Schlieric
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
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