INDEX OF REFRACTION
(noun)Definitions
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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 indexExample 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."