Etymology

Liesegang ring

Today it means: Any of the secondary rings or bands resulting from rhythmic precipitation in a gel, or within a fluid-saturated rock. Full definition →

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The story

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

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