photorefraction
photorefraction · photorefractions
A nonlinear optical effect seen in certain crystals and other materials that respond…A nonlinear optical effect seen in certain crystals and other materials that respond to light by altering their refractive index.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)A nonlinear optical effect seen in certain crystals and other materials that respond to light by altering their refractive index.
(countable, uncountable)The refraction of light, typically within the eye.
Origin
From photo- + refraction.From photo- + refraction.
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Forms
plural: photorefractions| Singular | photorefraction |
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Word family
1 related wordsRelatedphotorefractor
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable