What does shadowgraph mean?
A shadowgraph is a visual representation of the internal structure of an object, typically obtained by projecting a shadow of the object onto a screen or surface. It is often used in scientific and technical applications to study the internal workings of complex systems.
Example
"The engineer used a shadowgraph to visualize the flow of air through the engine's combustion chamber."
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