Brazil nut effect
nounEtymology
Referring to this behaviour in containers of mixed nuts, where Brazil nuts are typically the largest.
Definitions
The phenomenon of granular convection or segregation, where granular material subjected…
The phenomenon of granular convection or segregation, where granular material subjected to shaking or vibration exhibits circulation patterns like those of a fluid, causing the larger particles to end up on top.
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