birefringence
English
/baɪɹɪˈfɹɪndʒəns/
noun
Definitions
- (physics) The splitting of a ray of light into two parallel rays of perpendicular polarization by passage through an optically anisotropic medium.
Etymology
Prefix from English refringence.
Origin
English
refringence
Gloss
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- nonbirefringence English
- refringence English
- *bʰreg- Proto-Indo-European