refractive index
refractive index · refractive indices
Brechzahl, Brechungsindex
índice de refracción
indice de réfraction
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The ratio of the speed of light in air or vacuum to that in another mediumThe ratio of the speed of light in air or vacuum to that in another medium.
Translations
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By meaning 1
ratio of the speed of light in vacuum to another medium:
Meaning
1 sensesThe ratio of the speed of light in air or vacuum to that in another medium.
Brechzahl, Brechungsindex
the ratio of the velocity of light in a vacuum to that in a medium
Forms
plural: refractive indices| Singular | refractive index |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- the ratio of the velocity of light in a vacuum to that in a medium:index of refraction
See also
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