REFRACTIVE INDEX
(noun)
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Refractive Index.
Definitions
Refractive Index - as a noun
The ratio of the velocity of light in a vacuum to that in a medium
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Example Sentences
"The refractive index of water is 1.333."
"The refractive index of glass varies depending on the type."
"The refractive index of air is approximately 1."
"The refractive index determines the extent to which light is bent when passing through a medium."
"The refractive index can be calculated by dividing the speed of light in a vacuum by the speed of light in the medium."