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angle of incidence

noun phrase

Definition of angle of incidence

: the angle that a line (such as a ray of light) falling on a surface or interface makes with the normal drawn at the point of incidence

First Known Use of angle of incidence

1626, in the meaning defined above

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angle of incidence

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Medical Definition of angle of incidence

: the angle that a line (as a ray of light) falling on a surface or interface makes with the normal drawn at the point of incidence

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