Refringence
Translation of "refringence" into Russian
refringence
NounUK
/rɪˈfrɪn.dʒəns/
US
/rɪˈfrɪn.dʒəns/
refringence
refringences pl
The refringence of light in water causes objects to appear bent.
Преломление света в воде заставляет объекты казаться изогнутыми.
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refringence
NounUK
/rɪˈfrɪn.dʒəns/
US
/rɪˈfrɪn.dʒəns/
The ability of a substance to refract light, often measured by the refractive index.
The refringence of the crystal was measured to determine its optical properties.
The phenomenon of light being bent or deflected when it passes from one medium into another; refraction itself.
The refringence of light at the surface of water makes a straight stick appear bent.