Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
refringence
Noun
/rɪˈfrɪndʒəns/
Definition
Refringence refers to the optical property of a material that causes light to bend or change direction as it passes through the material.
Examples
- The refringence of the crystal caused the light to split into a spectrum of colors.
- High refringence materials are commonly used in optical devices to enhance clarity.
- The engineer tested the refringence of various glass samples.
Meaning
It is a measure of the degree to which light is refracted or bent when entering a different medium, such as glass or water.
Synonyms
- Refraction index
- Optical density
- Light bending ability
