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Tyndall effect

light scattering by particles in a colloid
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Tyndall effect

Summary

Tyndall effect has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1]

Key Facts

  • Tyndall effect is credited with the discovery of John Tyndall[2].
  • John Tyndall is named after Tyndall effect[3].
  • Tyndall effect is a type of optical phenomenon[4].
  • Tyndall effect is a type of light scattering[5].
  • Tyndall effect's Commons category is recorded as Tyndall effect[6].
  • Tyndall effect's time of discovery or invention is recorded as 1860[7].

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Definition and Type

Recorded subclass of include optical phenomenon[4] and light scattering[5].

Origins

John Tyndall is named after Tyndall effect[3].

Why It Matters

Tyndall effect has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1] It is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Related Entities

John Tyndall

References

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  5. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Clemens Dulcis · 2026-07-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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