angle of refraction
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angle of refraction

Definition of ANGLE OF REFRACTION

: the angle between a refracted ray and the normal drawn at the point of incidence to the interface at which refraction occurs

First Known Use of ANGLE OF REFRACTION

1636

Rhymes with ANGLE OF REFRACTION

angle of refraction

noun    (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of ANGLE OF REFRACTION

: the angle between a refracted ray and the normal drawn at the point of incidence to the interface at which refraction occurs

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