Refringency

Translation of "refringency" into Russian

Noun

/rɪˈfrɪn.dʒən.si/

refringency

refringencies pl

The refringency of the material affects how light passes through it.

Преломляемость материала влияет на то, как свет проходит через него.

Noun

/rɪˈfrɪn.dʒən.si/

The ability of a substance to refract light, often measured by the refractive index.

The refringency of the glass lens was crucial for the optical experiment.

The phenomenon or degree of refraction shown when light passes through a medium; refractivity.

Differences in refringency between air and water cause submerged objects to appear displaced.