"popcorn effect" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: popcorn effects [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} popcorn effect (plural popcorn effects)
  1. The tendency of larger particles to bounce higher than smaller ones on high-frequency vibrating screens.
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  2. Certain situations in which moisture can cause defects in electronics.
    Sense id: en-popcorn_effect-en-noun-i-KAkKBY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 42 58

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