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refringent

Pronunciation: /rɪˈfrɪn(d)ʒ(ə)nt/
Definition of refringent

adjective

Physics
  • refractive.

Derivatives

refringence

noun

Origin:

late 18th century: from Latin refringent-, literally 'breaking again', from the verb refringere

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Definition of refringent in the US English dictionary

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