index of refraction
index of refraction · index of refractions
Synonym of refractive indexSynonym of refractive index
Meaning
1 sensesSynonym of refractive index
More definitions
- the ratio of the velocity of light in a vacuum to that in a medium
Forms
plural: index of refractions| Singular | index of refraction |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- the ratio of the velocity of light in a vacuum to that in a medium:refractive index
See also
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