retardance
retardance · retardances
The difference in phase shift between two characteristic polarizations of light upon…The difference in phase shift between two characteristic polarizations of light upon reflection from an interface. Retardance can be reported in the Abelès or Mueller conventions. The retardance phase shift angle is often specified in degrees.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The difference in phase shift between two characteristic polarizations of light upon reflection from an interface. Retardance can be reported in the Abelès or Mueller conventions. The retardance phase shift angle is often specified in degrees.
Origin
From Middle French retardance.From Middle French retardance.
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Forms
plural: retardances| Singular | retardance |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable