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clumping factor
  کروند ِ گوده‌داری  
karvand-e gudedâri
Fr.: facteur de grumelage  

The ratio fcl = <ρ2> / <ρ >2, where ρ represents the → stellar wind density and the brackets mean values. Unclumped wind has fcl = 1 and → clumping becomes significant for fcl≅ 4.

See also: → clumping; → factor.