tyndall

/ˈtɪndəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of luminous flux, equivalent to 1/684 of a lumen.

“The light from the lamp had a Tyndall of about 10 units.”

2. proper noun

John Tyndall, an Anglo-Irish physicist and chemist.

“John Tyndall’s contributions to the field of physics are still studied today.”

Synonyms

  • flux
  • unit