# Lenard effect

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The separation of electric charges (and ionization) accompanying the aerodynamic breakup of water droplets.

## Etymology
Named after Philipp Lenard who proposed the idea in 1892.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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