EXTINCTION ANGLE
(noun)Definitions
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Extinction Angle.
Extinction Angle - as a noun
The angle from its axis that a crystal must be rotated before appearing maximally dark when viewed in polarized light
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
angle of extinctionExample Sentences
"The extinction angle can be used to determine the orientation of crystals."
"Scientists study the extinction angle to understand the properties of minerals."
"The extinction angle indicates how light interacts with certain materials."
"Measuring the extinction angle can help identify different crystal structures."
"The extinction angle is an important parameter in polarized light microscopy."
