"windshield phenomenon" meaning in English

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Noun

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  1. (automotive, entomology, colloquial) The anecdotal observed decrease in the number of insects splattering across windshields during road trips across the years. Wikipedia link: en:windshield phenomenon Tags: colloquial Categories (topical): Automotive, Entomology Synonyms: windscreen phenomenon Related terms: colony collapse disorder
    Sense id: en-windshield_phenomenon-en-noun-6y2L0qHU Topics: automotive, biology, entomology, natural-sciences, transport, vehicles

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