Birefringence

//baɪɹɪˈfɹɪnd͡ʒəns//

Word Type

Noun

The word "birefringence" can be used as a noun.

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Derived Terms

nonbirefringence

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Related Terms

birefraction birefractive birefractivity birefringent dextrorotation laevorotation levorotation monorefringence refringence trirefringence

Related Terms

anisotropic light optically parallel perpendicular polarization ray splitting trirefringence

Synonym Network

double refraction

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