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Φ (Phi)

Φ (Phi)is the 21st letter of the Greek alphabet. In modern Greek, it represents [f], a voiceless labiodental fricative. In Ancient Greek it represented [pʰ], an aspirated voiceless bilabial plosive.

 

It represents, among other things, the golden ratio 1.618 in mathematics, art, and architecture.

 

Seen at Ryhope Pumping Station, Sunderland

 

Furhter reading:

www.ryhopeengines.org.uk/

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phi_(letter)

 

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