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INDEX OF REFRACTION

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Index Of Refraction.

Index Of Refraction - as a noun

The ratio of the velocity of light in a vacuum to that in a medium

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
refractive index

Example Sentences

"The index of refraction is a measure of how much a material can bend light."
"Higher index of refraction means that light travels slower through a material."
"Diamond has a high index of refraction, which gives it its famous sparkle."
"The index of refraction of water is approximately 1.33."
"Glasses with a high index of refraction have thinner lenses."
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