photorefraction
English
noun
Definitions
- A nonlinear optical effect seen in certain crystals and other materials that respond to light by altering their refractive index
- The refraction of light, typically within the eye
Etymology
Prefix from English refraction.
Origin
English
refraction
Gloss
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- autorefraction English
- overrefraction English
- refract English
- refraction English
- refractionist English
- *bʰreg- Proto-Indo-European