Liesegang ring

English

Etymology

Named after Raphael Eduard Liesegang (1869-1947), researcher.

Noun

Liesegang ring (plural Liesegang rings)

  1. (chemistry, geology) Any of the secondary rings or bands resulting from rhythmic precipitation in a gel, or within a fluid-saturated rock.

References

  • Dictionary of Geological Terms (Anchor Books, 1984, edited by Robert L. Bates and Julia A. Jackson)
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