# Eberhard effect

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The situation where narrow areas of high and low density cause two Mackie lines to meet, resulting in increased density in a small area.

## Etymology
Named after Gustav Eberhard.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/eberhard-effect