Associations to the word «Schlieren»

Wiktionary

SCHLIEREN, noun. Regions of a fluid having different refractive index because of their different density
SCHLIEREN, noun. (geology) Irregular streaks of different composition in some igneous rocks
SCHLIEREN PHOTOGRAPHY, noun. Any of several techniques used to record regions of different refractive index in a fluid; especially used to visualize the flow of air around objects

Wise words

To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of understanding; one must use the same words for the same genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's experiences in common.
Friedrich Nietzsche