angle of incidence
noun phrase
: the angle that a line (such as a ray of light) falling on a surface or interface makes with the normal drawn at the point of incidence
Word History
First Known Use
1626, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
angle of incidence
noun
: the angle that a line (as a ray of light) falling on a surface or interface makes with the normal drawn at the point of incidence
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