birefringent

bi·re·frin·gence

B0276700 (bī′rĭ-frĭn′jəns)n. The resolution or splitting of a light wave into two unequally reflected or transmitted waves by an optically anisotropic medium such as calcite or quartz. Also called double refraction.

bi′re·frin′gent adj.

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Adj.

$birefringent - relating to or characterized by double refraction$ birefringent - relating to or characterized by double refraction

Translations

biréfringent

birefringent

An optical property of a material that causes the polarizations of light to travel at different speeds. See dispersion.

birefringent

bi·re·frin·gent

(bī'rē-frin'-jent), Refracting twice; splitting a ray of light in two.

bi·re·frin·gent

(bī-rĕ-frin'jĕnt) Refracting twice; splitting a ray of light in two.

birefringence

(bī″rē-frĭn′jĕns) The splitting of a ray of light in two. birefringent (-jĕnt), adjective

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