rayleigh

/ˈreɪli/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of the SI system equal to 1 kilogram per cubic meter, used to express the concentration of a solution.

“The chemist carefully measured the rayleigh of the substance in the test tube.”

2. noun

A British physicist who made important contributions to the study of light and its properties.

“Lord Rayleigh was a renowned physicist of his time, known for his groundbreaking research on light.”

3. verb

To scatter or diffuse in all directions, typically of light or radiation.

“The rayleigh of the sunlight through the prism created a stunning display of colors.”

Synonyms

  • concentration
  • density

Antonyms

  • dilution
  • thinness