birefringence
noun
bi·re·frin·gence
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plural birefringences
Definition of birefringence
1
: the refraction of light in an anisotropic material (such as calcite) in two slightly different directions to form two rays
According to G. Blom of Philips, video disc acrylics must be optically clear and free of striations and birefringence. Clear vinyl often is highly birefringent. — Technical Survey
— called also double refraction
2
: the visual effect produced by birefringence
The diagnosis was made before scanning in 22 patients by the detection of deposits with apple-green birefringence …— Philip N. Hawkins et al.
3
: the difference between the angles of refraction of light rays exhibiting birefringence
Other Words from birefringence
birefringent
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birefringence
noun
bi·re·frin·gence
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Medical Definition of birefringence
: the refraction of light in an anisotropic material in two slightly different directions to form two rays
also
: the visual effect produced by birefringence
The diagnosis was made before scanning in 22 patients by the detection of deposits with apple-green birefringence … — Philip N. Hawkins et al., The New England Journal of Medicine, 23 Aug. 1990
Other Words from birefringence
birefringent
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