hot chocolate effect

noun

A phenomenon of wave mechanics whereby the pitch heard when tapping a cup of hot liquid rises after the addition of a soluble powder.

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Meanings

noun
  1. A phenomenon of wave mechanics whereby the pitch heard when tapping a cup of hot liquid rises after the addition of a soluble powder.

Translations

Finnish kuuman kaakaon ilmiö
  • kuuman kaakaon ilmiöTranslations
German Cappuccino-Effekt
  • Cappuccino-EffektTranslations
Polish efekt cappuccino
  • efekt cappuccinoTranslations
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APA

hot chocolate effect. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hot%20chocolate%20effect

MLA

“hot chocolate effect.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hot%20chocolate%20effect. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hot chocolate effect,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hot%20chocolate%20effect.

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